Sålejaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 65°N
clarity 2.7 mmax depth 6 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Sålejaure lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.
Moderately deep (6 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Sålejaure FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Sålejaure
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.
Fishing Sålejaure
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Sålejaure, carried by roach. 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 Sålejaure are alike.
The catch board
- 1Karin Johansenpike50 cm
- 2Johan Karlssonpike50 cm
- 3Heike Wikströmperch20 cm
- 4Mats Vainioroach16 cm
- 5Mats Erikssonroach16 cm
- 6Jukka Fischerroach15 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmKarin Johansen
perch20 cmHeike Wikström
roach15 cmJukka Fischer
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