Harrur
northern clear oligotrophic forest lake · 66°N
clarity 1.3 mmax depth 3 mpH 6.6oligotrophicstatus moderateforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Harrur lies in the cold north — a northern clear oligotrophic forest 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 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Harrur FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Harrur
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.
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 Harrur
The species list of Harrur runs to 5. The predators — perch and pike — 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 Harrur are alike.
The catch board
- 1Karl Raskpike49 cm
- 2Björn Olofssonbream31 cm
- 3Maria Ekperch18 cm
- 4Heike Dahlperch18 cm
- 5Björn Falkroach14 cm
- 6Andreas Petterssonroach14 cm
Species records here
pike49 cmKarl Rask
bream31 cmBjörn Olofsson
perch18 cmMaria Ek
roach14 cmBjörn Falk
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