Idvattenstjärnarna
clear oligotrophic forest lake · 62°N
clarity 2.2 mmax depth 2 mpH 7.0oligotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Idvattenstjärnarna lies in central Sweden — a clear oligotrophic forest lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Idvattenstjärnarna FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Idvattenstjärnarna
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.
Fishing Idvattenstjärnarna
Idvattenstjärnarna holds 2 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
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 Idvattenstjärnarna are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sabine Vainiopike65 cm
- 2Lars Boströmpike55 cm
- 3Sabine Schmidtpike50 cm
- 4Heike Lindqvistperch19 cm
- 5Erik Holmperch18 cm
- 6Maria Häggperch18 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmSabine Schmidt
perch19 cmHeike Lindqvist
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