Mörtarn
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
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clarity 2.7 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Mörtarn 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 — Mörtarn FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Mörtarn
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 Mörtarn
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Mörtarn, 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 Mörtarn are alike.
The catch board
- 1Erik Olofssonpike51 cm
- 2Kjell Olofssonzander41 cm
- 3Mats Lindqvistzander40 cm
- 4Ole Krügerperch18 cm
- 5Jukka Sandströmperch18 cm
- 6Roland Krügerroach15 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmErik Olofsson
zander41 cmKjell Olofsson
perch18 cmJukka Sandström
roach15 cmRoland Krüger
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