Stora Skärsjön
clear oligotrophic forest lake · 62°N
clarity 1.9 mmax depth 2 mpH 6.8oligotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Stora Skärsjön lies in central Sweden — a clear oligotrophic forest lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Stora Skärsjön FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Stora Skärsjön
regnbåge fish
typically ~35 cm · can reach 70 cm
In the clear water regnbåge picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Stora Skärsjön
Stora Skärsjön holds 1 species and regnbåge 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 Skärsjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Henrik Ekregnbåge36 cm
- 2Björn Norénregnbåge31 cm
- 3Heike Boströmregnbåge29 cm
- 4Torbjörn Schmidtregnbåge29 cm
- 5Maria Åbergregnbåge29 cm
- 6Lars Nilssonregnbåge28 cm
The same water, for real
