Lilla Rudebottnen
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 6 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Lilla Rudebottnen 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 (6 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Lilla Rudebottnen FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 kr.
- 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 Rudebottnen
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.
Fishing Lilla Rudebottnen
The species list of Lilla Rudebottnen runs to 3. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
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 Rudebottnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Linnea Häggperch27 cm
- 2Stefan Falkperch21 cm
- 3Mikko Holmperch20 cm
- 4Oskar Wagnerperch18 cm
- 5Mats Erikssonroach18 cm
- 6Ida Vogelroach16 cm
Species records here
perch20 cmMikko Holm
roach18 cmMats Eriksson
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