Kniptjärnen
Character of the water
Kniptjärnen lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake sits close to town with a road right up to it — easy to reach, but hard-fished and exposed to nutrient runoff from the buildings and fields all around.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Kniptjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Kniptjärnen
Fishing Kniptjärnen
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Kniptjärnen, 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 Kniptjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Kjell Vogelpike50 cm
- 2Elin Hedlundzander43 cm
- 3Maria Häggzander41 cm
- 4Sara Johansenroach16 cm
- 5Emil Wagnerroach15 cm
- 6Sabine Vogelruffe10 cm