Motjärnet
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 4.3 mmax depth 3 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Motjärnet 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.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Motjärnet 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 Motjärnet
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.
Fishing Motjärnet
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Motjärnet. 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 Motjärnet are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sören Björkpike53 cm
- 2Karin Erikssonpike51 cm
- 3Maria Sandströmpike49 cm
- 4Emil Åströmperch19 cm
- 5Mikko Brandtperch18 cm
- 6Uwe Sundinperch18 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmSören Björk
perch18 cmUwe Sundin
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