Gåstjärnarna
mesotrophic lake · 61°N
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clarity 3.2 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Gåstjärnarna lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Gåstjärnarna FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
- Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Gåstjärnarna
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.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
Zander is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Gåstjärnarna
The species list of Gåstjärnarna runs to 4. The predators — perch, pike and zander — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
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 Gåstjärnarna are alike.
The catch board
- 1Karin Schmidtpike54 cm
- 2Heike Brandtzander45 cm
- 3Kjell Olofssonperch20 cm
- 4Petra Månssonperch19 cm
- 5Fredrik Hedlundroach16 cm
- 6Per Krügerroach15 cm
Species records here
pike54 cmKarin Schmidt
zander45 cmHeike Brandt
perch19 cmPetra Månsson
roach16 cmFredrik Hedlund
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