Pottjärnarna
mesotrophic lake · 60°N
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clarity 3.4 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Pottjärnarna lies in central Sweden — a 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 — Pottjärnarna 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 Pottjärnarna
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 Pottjärnarna
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Pottjärnarna, 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 Pottjärnarna are alike.
The catch board
- 1Karin Erikssonpike57 cm
- 2Rickard Brandtperch19 cm
- 3Astrid Holmroach16 cm
- 4Magnus Brandtroach15 cm
- 5Karin Johansenroach15 cm
- 6Karl Månssonruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike57 cmKarin Eriksson
perch19 cmRickard Brandt
roach15 cmMagnus Brandt
ruffe10 cmKarl Månsson
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