Hosjön
mesotrophic lake · 60°N
clarity 4.7 mmax depth 6 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Hosjön lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (6 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Hosjön FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Hosjön
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.
Fishing Hosjön
The species list of Hosjön runs to 1. The predators — zander — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
Every session at Hosjön 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
- 1Maria Johansenzander52 cm
- 2Roland Sandströmzander44 cm
- 3Sara Fischerzander44 cm
- 4Jonas Weberzander41 cm
- 5Kjell Hedlundzander41 cm
- 6Ida Raskzander40 cm
The same water, for real