Mellansjön
southern mesotrophic lake · 58°N
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clarity 4.4 mmax depth 6 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Mellansjön 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 — Mellansjön FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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
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.
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 Mellansjön
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Mellansjön, carried by roach and ruffe. 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 Mellansjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Emil Strandpike58 cm
- 2Astrid Wagnerperch22 cm
- 3Kjell Sjöbergperch18 cm
- 4Stefan Korhonenroach16 cm
- 5Nils Nieminenroach14 cm
- 6Jonas Krügerruffe13 cm
Species records here
pike58 cmEmil Strand
perch22 cmAstrid Wagner
roach14 cmNils Nieminen
ruffe13 cmJonas Krüger
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