Pikku Maejärvi
northern mesotrophic lake · 68°N
clarity 4.8 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Pikku Maejärvi 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 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Pikku Maejärvi FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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 Pikku Maejärvi
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.
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 Pikku Maejärvi
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Pikku Maejärvi, carried by roach and ruffe. 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 Pikku Maejärvi are alike.
The catch board
- 1Ole Krügerpike56 cm
- 2Henrik Forsbergpike54 cm
- 3Axel Raskperch22 cm
- 4Jürgen Nilssonperch20 cm
- 5Fredrik Erikssonroach15 cm
- 6Kjell Bergruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike54 cmHenrik Forsberg
perch20 cmJürgen Nilsson
roach15 cmFredrik Eriksson
ruffe10 cmKjell Berg
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