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Stor-Dalkarlstjärne

northern acidified forest lake · 64°N
Real lakereal shorelinemeasured max depth 4 msources & method
clarity 7.0 mmax depth 4 mpH 5.0oligotrophicstatus unsatisfactorygravel road

Character of the water

Stor-Dalkarlstjärne lies in the cold north — a northern acidified forest lake. The water is crystal-clear and the fish skittish in the sharp light. Acidification has thinned life down to the hardiest few.

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 — Stor-Dalkarlstjärne 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 Stor-Dalkarlstjärne

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.

Fishing Stor-Dalkarlstjärne

Stor-Dalkarlstjärne holds 2 species, with perch and pike 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 Stor-Dalkarlstjärne are alike.

General rules of thumb for this kind of water

  • Clear water makes fish light-shy — dawn, dusk and night are usually best.
  • Acidified water yields few, hardy species.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Karin Ekpike52 cm
  2. 2Lars Forsbergpike50 cm
  3. 3Stefan Korhonenpike49 cm
  4. 4Per Häggperch22 cm
  5. 5Heike Dahlperch18 cm
  6. 6Heike Korhonenperch18 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmLars Forsberg
perch22 cmPer Hägg
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