Fristjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 60°N
clarity 3.5 mmax depth 6 mpH 6.2mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Fristjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (6 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Fristjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Fristjärnen
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Here perch lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
Pike is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Here roach lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
Fishing Fristjärnen
Fristjärnen holds 3 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
The fishing here follows the water's own rhythm: dawn and dusk have their windows, fronts close and open them, and the season moves the fish. No two sessions at Fristjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Heike Lindqvistpike52 cm
- 2Eva Falkpike51 cm
- 3Karl Lundperch18 cm
- 4Anna Månssonroach16 cm
- 5Gustav Viklundroach14 cm
- 6Elin Åbergroach14 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmEva Falk
perch18 cmKarl Lund
roach16 cmAnna Månsson
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