Riikasjärvi
northern mesotrophic lake · 68°N
clarity 2.6 mmax depth 5 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Riikasjärvi 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.
Moderately deep (5 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Riikasjärvi 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 Riikasjärvi
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 Riikasjärvi
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Riikasjärvi. 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 Riikasjärvi are alike.
The catch board
- 1Torbjörn Schmidtpike51 cm
- 2Roland Holmpike50 cm
- 3Emil Boströmperch22 cm
- 4Gustav Karlssonperch18 cm
- 5Jürgen Nilssonperch18 cm
- 6Lars Holmperch18 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmTorbjörn Schmidt
perch18 cmJürgen Nilsson
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