Småselen
northern mesotrophic lake · 65°N
clarity 4.1 mmax depth 8 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Småselen 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 (8 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Småselen 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 Småselen
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.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Småselen
The species list of Småselen runs to 4. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
Whoever fishes Småselen regularly builds something of their own: a log of what took, where and when. That's how the water gives up its patterns — cast by cast, never all at once.
The catch board
- 1Stefan Korhonenpike53 cm
- 2Mikko Forsbergpike52 cm
- 3Jonas Krügerperch22 cm
- 4Jonas Krügerperch18 cm
- 5Johan Karlssonperch18 cm
- 6Rickard Olofssonroach16 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmMikko Forsberg
perch22 cmJonas Krüger
roach16 cmRickard Olofsson
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