Stenbodhån
mesotrophic lake · 62°N
clarity 4.6 mmax depth 5 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Stenbodhån 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 (5 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stenbodhån 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 Stenbodhån
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.
trout salmonids
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
Trout is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Stenbodhån
Stenbodhån holds 2 species, with 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 Stenbodhån are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sören Häggpike58 cm
- 2Hanna Lindqvistpike55 cm
- 3Gustav Viklundpike52 cm
- 4Johan Karlssontrout33 cm
- 5Maria Bakketrout33 cm
- 6Magnus Hedlundtrout31 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmGustav Viklund
trout31 cmMagnus Hedlund
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