Risemejaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 64°N
clarity 4.1 mmax depth 12 mpH 6.0mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Risemejaure 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 (12 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Risemejaure FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Risemejaure
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.
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 Risemejaure
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Risemejaure, carried by roach, ruffe and vendace. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Whoever fishes Risemejaure regularly builds something of their own: a log of what took, where and when. That's how the water gives up its patterns — cast by cast, never all at once.
The catch board
- 1Björn Falkperch22 cm
- 2Sara Norénperch18 cm
- 3Maria Bakkeperch18 cm
- 4Wolfgang Nyströmroach17 cm
- 5Karin Erikssonvendace13 cm
- 6Emil Nieminenruffe10 cm
Species records here
perch22 cmBjörn Falk
roach17 cmWolfgang Nyström
vendace13 cmKarin Eriksson
ruffe10 cmEmil Nieminen
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