Rikarjaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 66°N
clarity 4.9 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Rikarjaure 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.
Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Rikarjaure 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 Rikarjaure
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.
Fishing Rikarjaure
Rikarjaure holds 4 species, with perch, pike and zander at the top of the chain and roach schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
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 Rikarjaure are alike.
The catch board
- 1Heike Lindqvistzander50 cm
- 2Mikko Norénperch18 cm
- 3Jukka Sundinperch18 cm
- 4Oskar Åbergperch18 cm
- 5Stefan Strandroach16 cm
- 6Axel Nilssonroach16 cm
Species records here
zander50 cmHeike Lindqvist
perch18 cmMikko Norén
roach16 cmAxel Nilsson
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