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Grisseln

mesotrophic stratified lake · 60°N
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clarity 4.8 mmax depth 11 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
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Character of the water

Grisseln lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 5 m and splits the lake into two worlds.

The surroundings

The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.

Moderately deep (11 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Grisseln FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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 Grisseln

perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
In the clear water zander picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe lives down in the cool — the deep is its home ground all year.
burbot bottom fish
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
Burbot holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.

Fishing Grisseln

perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Grisseln, carried by roach and ruffe. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.

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 Grisseln are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Lars Nilssonpike50 cm
  2. 2Jürgen Åströmpike49 cm
  3. 3Tomas Weberzander42 cm
  4. 4Karin Erikssonburbot37 cm
  5. 5Heike Sjöbergburbot36 cm
  6. 6Kjell Brandtburbot36 cm
Species records here
pike49 cmJürgen Åström
zander42 cmTomas Weber
burbot36 cmKjell Brandt
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