Långnästjärnen
clear oligotrophic forest lake · 63°N
clarity 1.0 mmax depth 3 mpH 6.1oligotrophicstatus moderateforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Långnästjärnen 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 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Långnästjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 kr.
- Trout & Arctic char: protected during the autumn spawn · catch-and-release on certain stretches.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Långnästjärnen
trout salmonids
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
In the clear water trout picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Arctic char salmonids
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
In the clear water Arctic char picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Långnästjärnen
Långnästjärnen holds 2 species, with trout and Arctic char 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 Långnästjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Roland Olofssontrout32 cm
- 2Karin NyströmArctic char32 cm
- 3Maria HäggArctic char30 cm
- 4Magnus Forsbergtrout29 cm
- 5Astrid Hedlundtrout28 cm
- 6Oskar HedlundArctic char28 cm
Species records here
Arctic char30 cmMaria Hägg
trout28 cmAstrid Hedlund
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