Stora Mörtsjön
mesotrophic lake · 61°N
clarity 2.9 mmax depth 7 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Stora Mörtsjön lies in central Sweden — a 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 — Stora Mörtsjön 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 Mörtsjön
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.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Stora Mörtsjön
Stora Mörtsjön holds 4 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach and ruffe 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 Mörtsjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Kjell Brandtpike51 cm
- 2Ole Forsbergpike50 cm
- 3Fredrik Hedlundperch18 cm
- 4Jürgen Hansenroach14 cm
- 5Ida Norénruffe11 cm
- 6Linnea Fischerruffe10 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmOle Forsberg
perch18 cmFredrik Hedlund
roach14 cmJürgen Hansen
ruffe11 cmIda Norén
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