Mellansjön
northern mesotrophic lake · 66°N
clarity 3.8 mmax depth 5 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Mellansjön lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (5 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Mellansjön 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 Mellansjön
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Mellansjön
Mellansjön holds 2 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
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 Mellansjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Johan Viklundpike51 cm
- 2Gustav Åströmpike50 cm
- 3Sara Johansenperch21 cm
- 4Per Fischerperch20 cm
- 5Astrid Vainioperch19 cm
- 6Emil Nieminenperch18 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmJohan Viklund
perch21 cmSara Johansen
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