Pajeltisjauratjah H.522
northern mesotrophic lake · 68°N
clarity 3.9 mmax depth 5 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Pajeltisjauratjah H.522 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 (5 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Pajeltisjauratjah H.522 FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Pajeltisjauratjah H.522
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.
Fishing Pajeltisjauratjah H.522
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Pajeltisjauratjah H.522, carried by roach. 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 Pajeltisjauratjah H.522 are alike.
The catch board
- 1Mikko Sandströmpike54 cm
- 2Elin Hedlundpike50 cm
- 3Heike Dahlperch19 cm
- 4Sören Ekperch19 cm
- 5Fredrik Sundinroach15 cm
- 6Wolfgang Nyströmroach14 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmElin Hedlund
perch19 cmSören Ek
roach15 cmFredrik Sundin
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