Stora Olevattnet
southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 13 mpH 5.9mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Stora Olevattnet 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.
A small but surprisingly deep pocket (13 m) with steep drops straight down from shore — the bottom falls away fast.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stora Olevattnet 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 Olevattnet
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Stora Olevattnet
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Stora Olevattnet. 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 Stora Olevattnet are alike.
The catch board
- 1Sören Månssonpike61 cm
- 2Jonas Krügerpike56 cm
- 3Stefan Karlssonpike52 cm
- 4Maria Bakkepike50 cm
- 5Gustav Raskperch20 cm
- 6Axel Nilssonperch19 cm
Species records here
pike56 cmJonas Krüger
perch19 cmAxel Nilsson
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