Lilla Eskilsgöl
southern mesotrophic lake · 57°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Lilla Eskilsgöl lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Lilla Eskilsgöl 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 Lilla Eskilsgöl
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.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
In the clear water zander picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Lilla Eskilsgöl
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Lilla Eskilsgöl, carried by roach. 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 Lilla Eskilsgöl are alike.
The catch board
- 1Petra Olofssonpike54 cm
- 2Maria Erikssonzander41 cm
- 3Hanna Johansenzander41 cm
- 4Kjell Falkperch20 cm
- 5Erik Sjöbergperch18 cm
- 6Astrid Holmroach14 cm
Species records here
pike54 cmPetra Olofsson
zander41 cmMaria Eriksson
perch18 cmErik Sjöberg
roach14 cmAstrid Holm
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