Slogtjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 61°N
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clarity 2.7 mmax depth 3 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderateforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Slogtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a 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.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Slogtjärnen 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 Slogtjärnen
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 Slogtjärnen
The species list of Slogtjärnen runs to 3. 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 Slogtjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Wolfgang Krügerpike51 cm
- 2Kjell Olofssonroach16 cm
- 3Jürgen Häggroach15 cm
- 4Stefan Brandtroach15 cm
- 5Oskar Wagnerroach14 cm
- 6Mikko Lindqvistroach14 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmWolfgang Krüger
roach16 cmKjell Olofsson
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