Gidájávrátj
northern clear oligotrophic forest lake · 66°N
clarity 2.3 mmax depth 5 mpH 6.6oligotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Gidájávrátj lies in the cold north — a northern clear oligotrophic forest lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (5 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Gidájávrátj FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Gidájávrátj
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.
bream coarse fish
typically ~38 cm · can reach 65 cm
Bream holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Gidájávrátj
Gidájávrátj holds 6 species, with perch, pike and zander at the top of the chain and roach, bream and ruffe 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 Gidájávrátj are alike.
The catch board
- 1Mikael Nieminenpike71 cm
- 2Stefan Olofssonzander51 cm
- 3Astrid Hedlundperch18 cm
- 4Jürgen Hansenroach15 cm
- 5Per Krügerruffe12 cm
- 6Mats Nieminenruffe12 cm
Species records here
pike71 cmMikael Nieminen
zander51 cmStefan Olofsson
perch18 cmAstrid Hedlund
roach15 cmJürgen Hansen
ruffe12 cmPer Krüger
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