Maltjärnen
northern mesotrophic lake · 64°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Maltjärnen 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.
Moderately deep (4 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Maltjärnen 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 Maltjärnen
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.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Maltjärnen
The species list of Maltjärnen runs to 5. The predators — perch, pike and zander — 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 Maltjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Maria Johansenpike51 cm
- 2Oskar Norénzander43 cm
- 3Oskar Nilssonzander40 cm
- 4Linnea Fischerperch25 cm
- 5Nils Erikssonruffe10 cm
- 6Emil Weberruffe9 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmMaria Johansen
zander43 cmOskar Norén
perch25 cmLinnea Fischer
ruffe9 cmEmil Weber
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