Stora Kroksjön
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 2.6 mmax depth 4 mpH 6.3mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Stora Kroksjön 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 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stora Kroksjön 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 Stora Kroksjön
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 Kroksjön
The species list of Stora Kroksjön runs to 3. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
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 Kroksjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Roland Lundperch19 cm
- 2Wolfgang Korhonenperch19 cm
- 3Karin Johansenperch18 cm
- 4Axel Boströmperch18 cm
- 5Björn Strandroach16 cm
- 6Kjell Krügerroach14 cm
Species records here
perch19 cmWolfgang Korhonen
roach16 cmBjörn Strand
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