Råtjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 60°N
clarity 3.6 mmax depth 8 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Råtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (8 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Råtjärnen 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 Råtjärnen
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 Råtjärnen
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Råtjärnen, 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 Råtjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Tomas Lehmannpike52 cm
- 2Per Nieminenroach15 cm
- 3Maria Johansenruffe13 cm
- 4Roland Krügerruffe10 cm
- 5Ole Björkruffe10 cm
- 6Heike Holmruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmTomas Lehmann
roach15 cmPer Nieminen
ruffe10 cmHeike Holm
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