Stora Paddtjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 60°N
clarity 4.6 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Stora Paddtjärnen lies in central Sweden — a 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 Paddtjärnen 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 Paddtjärnen
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 Paddtjärnen
Stora Paddtjärnen 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 Paddtjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Mikko Lindqvistpike61 cm
- 2Sabine Sjöbergroach16 cm
- 3Mats Åbergroach16 cm
- 4Rickard Brandtroach15 cm
- 5Magnus Brandtroach14 cm
- 6Anna Häggroach14 cm
Species records here
pike61 cmMikko Lindqvist
roach14 cmAnna Hägg
The same water, for real
