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Märkesmyrtjärnarna

northern mesotrophic lake · 64°N
clarity 3.1 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Märkesmyrtjärnarna 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 — Märkesmyrtjärnarna FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Märkesmyrtjärnarna

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 Märkesmyrtjärnarna

Märkesmyrtjärnarna holds 3 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.

Whoever fishes Märkesmyrtjärnarna 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

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Maria Johansenpike59 cm
  2. 2Björn Norénpike53 cm
  3. 3Tomas Brandtroach17 cm
  4. 4Maria Erikssonroach15 cm
  5. 5Ole Björkroach15 cm
  6. 6Jürgen Schmidtroach15 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmBjörn Norén
roach15 cmJürgen Schmidt
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