Hemgölen
southern mesotrophic lake · 58°N
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clarity 3.2 mmax depth 5 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Hemgölen lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic 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 — Hemgölen 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 Hemgölen
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.
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 Hemgölen
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Hemgölen, 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 Hemgölen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Stefan Åströmpike51 cm
- 2Anna Nieminenperch20 cm
- 3Karl Bergroach19 cm
- 4Oskar Nilssonroach18 cm
- 5Uwe Nilssonroach14 cm
- 6Wolfgang Brandtruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmStefan Åström
perch20 cmAnna Nieminen
roach18 cmOskar Nilsson
ruffe10 cmWolfgang Brandt
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