Stora Björnsjön
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 3.4 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Stora Björnsjön 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.
Shallow throughout (max 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stora Björnsjön 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 Björnsjön
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 Björnsjön
Stora Björnsjön 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 Björnsjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sabine Vainiopike54 cm
- 2Anna Wagnerpike50 cm
- 3Kjell Bergperch18 cm
- 4Sara Holmperch18 cm
- 5Maria Bakkeroach15 cm
- 6Rickard Lundroach15 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmAnna Wagner
perch18 cmSara Holm
roach15 cmMaria Bakke
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