Stenlokarna
clear oligotrophic forest lake · 62°N
clarity 2.0 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.2oligotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Stenlokarna lies in central Sweden — a clear oligotrophic forest lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stenlokarna 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 Stenlokarna
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 Stenlokarna
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Stenlokarna, carried by roach and ruffe. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Whoever fishes Stenlokarna 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
- 1Sören Månssonpike55 cm
- 2Sara Norénpike54 cm
- 3Sara Holmpike50 cm
- 4Elin Ekpike50 cm
- 5Anna Blomroach15 cm
- 6Elin Viklundruffe11 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmSara Holm
roach15 cmAnna Blom
ruffe11 cmElin Viklund
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