Riskajärvi
northern mesotrophic lake · 69°N
clarity 3.1 mmax depth 3 mpH 5.5mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Riskajärvi 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 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Riskajärvi FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 kr.
- Trout & Arctic char: protected during the autumn spawn · catch-and-release on certain stretches.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Riskajärvi
Arctic char salmonids
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
Arctic char is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Riskajärvi
Arctic char sit at the top of the food chain in Riskajärvi. 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 Riskajärvi are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sara FischerArctic char31 cm
- 2Mats HäggArctic char30 cm
- 3Maria OlofssonArctic char30 cm
- 4Kjell SjöbergArctic char29 cm
- 5Erik HolmArctic char29 cm
- 6Magnus FischerArctic char28 cm
The same water, for real