Stor-Njallajaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 67°N
clarity 2.6 mmax depth 7 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Stor-Njallajaure 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.
Moderately deep (7 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stor-Njallajaure FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 kr.
- Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
- 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-Njallajaure
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.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
Zander is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
Fishing Stor-Njallajaure
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Stor-Njallajaure, carried by roach. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
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-Njallajaure are alike.
The catch board
- 1Mikael Korhonenpike49 cm
- 2Jukka Vogelzander45 cm
- 3Wolfgang Olofssonperch19 cm
- 4Anders Blomroach17 cm
- 5Mikko Brandtroach14 cm
- 6Rickard Norénroach14 cm
Species records here
pike49 cmMikael Korhonen
zander45 cmJukka Vogel
perch19 cmWolfgang Olofsson
roach14 cmMikko Brandt
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