Paulajaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 66°N
clarity 2.7 mmax depth 4 mpH 5.9mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Paulajaure 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.
Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Paulajaure 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 Paulajaure
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 Paulajaure
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Paulajaure, 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 Paulajaure are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sören Månssonpike53 cm
- 2Bjørn Boströmpike50 cm
- 3Heike Brandtpike50 cm
- 4Björn Olofssonperch20 cm
- 5Lars Johansenperch20 cm
- 6Sören Dahlroach15 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmHeike Brandt
perch20 cmBjörn Olofsson
roach15 cmSören Dahl
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