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Golestjärnen

northern mesotrophic lake · 65°N
Real lakereal shorelinesources & method
clarity 5.0 mmax depth 2 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Golestjärnen lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.

The surroundings

The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.

Shallow throughout (max 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Golestjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Golestjärnen

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.
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 Golestjärnen

Golestjärnen holds 4 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach and ruffe schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.

Whoever fishes Golestjärnen regularly builds something of their own: a log of what took, where and when. That's how the water gives up its patterns — cast by cast, never all at once.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Karl Lundpike58 cm
  2. 2Stefan Falkpike55 cm
  3. 3Wolfgang Nyströmpike55 cm
  4. 4Sören Häggroach15 cm
  5. 5Sabine Vogelruffe10 cm
  6. 6Stefan Ekruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike55 cmStefan Falk
roach15 cmSören Hägg
ruffe10 cmSabine Vogel
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