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Skyltaren

mesotrophic lake · 60°N
Real lakereal shorelinesources & method
clarity 3.7 mmax depth 2 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderatepaved road

Character of the water

Skyltaren lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.

The surroundings

The lake sits close to town with a road right up to it — easy to reach, but hard-fished and exposed to nutrient runoff from the buildings and fields all around.

Shallow throughout (max 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Skyltaren FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Skyltaren

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 Skyltaren

The species list of Skyltaren runs to 2. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.

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 Skyltaren are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Per Bakkepike55 cm
  2. 2Jürgen Nilssonperch24 cm
  3. 3Johan Björkperch23 cm
  4. 4Sören Dahlperch19 cm
  5. 5Wolfgang Brandtperch18 cm
  6. 6Sören Lundperch18 cm
Species records here
pike55 cmPer Bakke
perch23 cmJohan Björk
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