Råkvattnet
northern clear oligotrophic forest lake · 64°N
clarity 0.9 mmax depth 5 mpH 6.4oligotrophicstatus moderateforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Råkvattnet lies in the cold north — a northern clear oligotrophic forest 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 — Råkvattnet 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 Råkvattnet
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.
Fishing Råkvattnet
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Råkvattnet. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Every session at Råkvattnet is fished in whatever conditions hold right then — the same pressure, wind and light as over the real water. What bites today isn't what bit the day before, and those who return learn the water for real.
The catch board
- 1Jürgen Åströmpike58 cm
- 2Anders Karlssonpike54 cm
- 3Karin Sjöbergpike53 cm
- 4Elin Strandperch20 cm
- 5Henrik Ekperch18 cm
- 6Erik Blomperch18 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmKarin Sjöberg
perch18 cmHenrik Ek
The same water, for real
