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Stränglan

southern mesotrophic stratified lake · 57°N
Real lakereal shorelinesources & method
clarity 4.9 mmax depth 11 mpH 5.7mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road

Character of the water

Stränglan lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 5 m and splits the lake into two worlds.

The surroundings

The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.

Moderately deep (11 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Stränglan 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 Stränglan

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.
vendace whitefish
typically ~16 cm · can reach 28 cm
Vendace holds in the open water column where light and temperature set the day.

Fishing Stränglan

The species list of Stränglan runs to 4. 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 Stränglan are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Oskar Wagnerpike52 cm
  2. 2Karin Johansenpike49 cm
  3. 3Stefan Åströmroach15 cm
  4. 4Sabine Krügerroach15 cm
  5. 5Bjørn Johansenvendace14 cm
  6. 6Rickard Norénvendace14 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmOskar Wagner
roach15 cmStefan Åström
vendace14 cmBjørn Johansen
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