Mesjön
northern mesotrophic lake · 64°N
clarity 3.2 mmax depth 12 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Mesjön 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 (12 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Mesjön 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 Mesjön
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 Mesjön
Mesjön 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.
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 Mesjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Rickard Lundpike53 cm
- 2Petra Olofssonperch18 cm
- 3Jukka Erikssonroach17 cm
- 4Emil Weberroach16 cm
- 5Axel Lindqvistroach16 cm
- 6Ida Månssonroach15 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmRickard Lund
perch18 cmPetra Olofsson
roach15 cmIda Månsson
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