Storrödtjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 62°N
clarity 3.0 mmax depth 3 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Storrödtjärnen 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 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Storrödtjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 kr.
- Trout & Arctic char: protected during the autumn spawn · catch-and-release on certain stretches.
- Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.
Species in Storrödtjärnen
Arctic char salmonids
typically ~20 cm · can reach 47 cm
In the clear water Arctic char picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
Fishing Storrödtjärnen
Arctic char sit at the top of the food chain in Storrödtjärnen. 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 Storrödtjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Fredrik ErikssonArctic char21 cm
- 2Magnus JohansenArctic char19 cm
- 3Klaus StrandArctic char18 cm
- 4Kjell KrügerArctic char17 cm
- 5Heike WikströmArctic char17 cm
- 6Petra EkArctic char16 cm
The same water, for real