Lilla Grytgölen
southern mesotrophic lake · 58°N
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clarity 2.7 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Lilla Grytgölen 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.
Moderately deep (4 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Lilla Grytgölen 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 Grytgölen
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Here perch lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
Pike is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Here roach lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
Zander is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Lilla Grytgölen
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Lilla Grytgölen, carried by roach. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Whoever fishes Lilla Grytgölen 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
- 1Anna Vainiopike50 cm
- 2Ida Vogelzander40 cm
- 3Anna Nieminenperch18 cm
- 4Astrid Wagnerroach15 cm
- 5Eva Sandströmroach15 cm
- 6Björn Olofssonroach15 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmAnna Vainio
zander40 cmIda Vogel
perch18 cmAnna Nieminen
roach15 cmBjörn Olofsson
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