Pounujärvet

northern mesotrophic stratified lake · 68°N

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clarity 3.4 mmax depth 11 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodno road · 50 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Pounujärvet lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 5 m and splits the lake into two worlds.

The surroundings

The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.

Moderately deep (11 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Pounujärvet FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Pounujärvet

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.

vendace whitefish

typically ~16 cm · can reach 28 cm

Vendace holds in the open water column where light and temperature set the day.

Fishing Pounujärvet

perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Pounujärvet, carried by roach, ruffe and vendace. 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 Pounujärvet are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches

1Karl Lundpike49 cm
2Hanna Lindqvistperch19 cm
3Magnus Raskroach15 cm
4Kjell Bergruffe11 cm
5Hanna Åströmruffe10 cm
6Ida Månssonruffe10 cm

Species records here

pike49 cmKarl Lund

perch19 cmHanna Lindqvist

roach15 cmMagnus Rask

ruffe10 cmHanna Åström

The same water, for real

This water's real catch reports — and the logbook for your own.Fångstrapport.sein Swedish

The real bite table for this water — for your next real session.Huggtabell.sein Swedish