Skorvelgraven
northern mesotrophic lake · 64°N
clarity 4.3 mmax depth 2 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Skorvelgraven 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 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Skorvelgraven 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 Skorvelgraven
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.
Fishing Skorvelgraven
Skorvelgraven holds 2 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain. 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 Skorvelgraven are alike.
The catch board
- 1Rickard Norénpike56 cm
- 2Jürgen Åströmpike55 cm
- 3Heike Holmpike51 cm
- 4Jukka Åbergperch19 cm
- 5Björn Olofssonperch19 cm
- 6Magnus Lehmannperch18 cm
Species records here
pike56 cmRickard Norén
perch19 cmBjörn Olofsson
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