Nils-Hanstjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 63°N
clarity 4.1 mmax depth 8 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Nils-Hanstjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (8 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Nils-Hanstjärnen 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 Nils-Hanstjärnen
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 Nils-Hanstjärnen
Nils-Hanstjärnen holds 5 species, with perch, pike and zander at the top of the chain and roach and ruffe 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 Nils-Hanstjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Heike Nilssonpike50 cm
- 2Axel Nilssonzander40 cm
- 3Gustav Karlssonperch18 cm
- 4Mats Vainioroach16 cm
- 5Linnea Korhonenruffe10 cm
- 6Ole Boströmruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmHeike Nilsson
zander40 cmAxel Nilsson
perch18 cmGustav Karlsson
roach16 cmMats Vainio
ruffe10 cmOle Boström
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