Gravtjärnen
Character of the water
Gravtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake sits close to town with a road right up to it — easy to reach, but hard-fished and exposed to nutrient runoff from the buildings and fields all around.
Moderately deep (7 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Gravtjärnen 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 Gravtjärnen
Fishing Gravtjärnen
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Gravtjärnen, carried by roach and ruffe. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Every session at Gravtjärnen is fished in whatever conditions hold right then — the same pressure, wind and light as over the real water. What bites today isn't what bit the day before, and those who return learn the water for real.
The catch board
- 1Bjørn Boströmpike54 cm
- 2Heike Lindqvistpike54 cm
- 3Jukka Fischerperch18 cm
- 4Bjørn Falkroach16 cm
- 5Heike Holmroach15 cm
- 6Karl Petterssonruffe10 cm