Laitaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 67°N
clarity 2.0 mmax depth 3 mpH 6.8mesotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Laitaure lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Laitaure 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 Laitaure
Arctic char salmonids
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
Arctic char is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Laitaure
Laitaure holds 1 species, with 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 Laitaure are alike.
The catch board
- 1Stefan ÅströmArctic char33 cm
- 2Jonas HäggArctic char33 cm
- 3Anna VainioArctic char30 cm
- 4Uwe VainioArctic char29 cm
- 5Axel NilssonArctic char28 cm
- 6Erik RaskArctic char28 cm
The same water, for real