Städtjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 61°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 4 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderateforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Städtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (4 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Städtjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
- Trout & Arctic char: protected during the autumn spawn · catch-and-release on certain stretches.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Städtjärnen
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.
trout salmonids
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
In the clear water trout picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Städtjärnen
Städtjärnen holds 3 species, with perch, pike and trout 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 Städtjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Anna Vainiopike56 cm
- 2Gustav Blomtrout30 cm
- 3Jukka Åbergperch19 cm
- 4Bjørn Johansenperch18 cm
- 5Astrid Krügerperch18 cm
- 6Elin Hedlundperch18 cm
Species records here
pike56 cmAnna Vainio
trout30 cmGustav Blom
perch19 cmJukka Åberg
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