Norra Martatjärnen
Character of the water
Norra Martatjärnen 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 — Norra Martatjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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 Norra Martatjärnen
Fishing Norra Martatjärnen
The species list of Norra Martatjärnen runs to 4. The predators — perch, pike and zander — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
Every session at Norra Martatjärnen is fished in whatever conditions hold right then — the same pressure, wind and light as over the real water. What bites today isn't what bit the day before, and those who return learn the water for real.
The catch board
- 1Magnus Raskpike55 cm
- 2Lars Sandströmpike51 cm
- 3Gustav Nilssonzander40 cm
- 4Oskar Lehmannperch19 cm
- 5Fredrik Erikssonroach18 cm
- 6Mats Sjöbergroach14 cm