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Stora Yxesjön

southern mesotrophic lake · 59°N
Real lakereal shorelinereal water chemistrysources & method
clarity 2.4 mmax depth 4 mpH 6.7mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Stora Yxesjön lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic lake.

The surroundings

The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.

Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Stora Yxesjön FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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 Yxesjön

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 Yxesjön

The species list of Stora Yxesjön runs to 3. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.

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 Yxesjön are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Heike Sjöbergpike52 cm
  2. 2Jukka Sundinpike50 cm
  3. 3Ida Boströmperch27 cm
  4. 4Maria Åbergroach18 cm
  5. 5Stefan Karlssonroach14 cm
  6. 6Jürgen Dahlroach14 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmJukka Sundin
perch27 cmIda Boström
roach14 cmJürgen Dahl
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