Småtjärnarna
northern mesotrophic lake · 63°N
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clarity 3.1 mmax depth 2 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Småtjärnarna 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 — Småtjärnarna 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 Småtjärnarna
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
Fishing Småtjärnarna
The species list of Småtjärnarna 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 Småtjärnarna are alike.
The catch board
- 1Kjell Bergpike56 cm
- 2Hanna Petterssonpike50 cm
- 3Ida Månssonperch18 cm
- 4Jonas Wikströmroach16 cm
- 5Anders Lindqvistroach15 cm
- 6Maria Bakkeroach14 cm
Species records here
pike56 cmKjell Berg
perch18 cmIda Månsson
roach14 cmMaria Bakke
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