Saajot
northern mesotrophic lake · 68°N
clarity 4.2 mmax depth 6 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Saajot 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 (6 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Saajot FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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 Saajot
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 Saajot
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Saajot, 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 Saajot are alike.
The catch board
- 1Erik Blompike50 cm
- 2Kjell Dahlperch18 cm
- 3Karl Boströmroach15 cm
- 4Anna Blomroach15 cm
- 5Elin Strandroach15 cm
- 6Elin Åbergroach14 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmErik Blom
perch18 cmKjell Dahl
roach15 cmKarl Boström
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