Stora Prästvattnet
southern mesotrophic lake · 58°N
clarity 4.7 mmax depth 12 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Stora Prästvattnet 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.
Moderately deep (12 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stora Prästvattnet FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 kr.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Stora Prästvattnet
perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
ål fish
typically ~55 cm · can reach 110 cm
Ål holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
Fishing Stora Prästvattnet
Stora Prästvattnet holds 3 species, with perch at the top of the chain and ål 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 Prästvattnet are alike.
The catch board
- 1Ole Sandströmål49 cm
- 2Kjell Falkperch19 cm
- 3Karl Boströmperch19 cm
- 4Henrik Lundperch19 cm
- 5Ole Brandtperch18 cm
- 6Lars Weberroach14 cm
Species records here
ål49 cmOle Sandström
perch18 cmOle Brandt
roach14 cmLars Weber
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