Stora Örlevattnet
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 2.7 mmax depth 5 mpH 6.0mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Stora Örlevattnet lies in the south — a southern 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 — Stora Örlevattnet 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 Stora Örlevattnet
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.
Fishing Stora Örlevattnet
Stora Örlevattnet holds 3 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach schooling beneath them. 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 Stora Örlevattnet are alike.
The catch board
- 1Karl Raskroach19 cm
- 2Elin Fischerperch18 cm
- 3Stefan Falkperch18 cm
- 4Ole Björkroach16 cm
- 5Elin Hedlundroach16 cm
- 6Björn Olofssonroach15 cm
Species records here
perch18 cmStefan Falk
roach16 cmOle Björk
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