Långtjärnen
Character of the water
Långtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 6 m and splits the lake into two worlds.
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.
Moderately deep (11 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Långtjärnen 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 Långtjärnen
Fishing Långtjärnen
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Långtjärnen, carried by roach, ruffe and vendace. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Whoever fishes Långtjärnen regularly builds something of their own: a log of what took, where and when. That's how the water gives up its patterns — cast by cast, never all at once.
The catch board
- 1Karl Petterssonzander43 cm
- 2Axel Månssonzander42 cm
- 3Gustav Karlssonzander40 cm
- 4Sören Dahlperch18 cm
- 5Mikko Norénruffe10 cm
- 6Björn Olofssonruffe10 cm