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Suourojaure

northern mesotrophic stratified lake · 68°N
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clarity 4.6 mmax depth 30 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
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Character of the water

Suourojaure lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 12 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.

A small but surprisingly deep pocket (30 m) with steep drops straight down from shore — the bottom falls away fast.

Permits & rules

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

  • Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
  • Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
  • Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.

Species in Suourojaure

perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Perch moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
In the clear water pike picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Roach moves carefully in the clear water — small mouthfuls, many of them.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
In the clear water zander picks its moments — wary, but relentless once committed.
vendace whitefish
typically ~16 cm · can reach 28 cm
Vendace cruises the open water — the depth it picks follows the light through the day.
burbot bottom fish
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
Burbot holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.

Fishing Suourojaure

Suourojaure holds 6 species, with perch, pike and zander at the top of the chain and roach and vendace schooling beneath them. The depth gives the water two storeys — and the fish move between them with the season.

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 Suourojaure are alike.

General rules of thumb for this kind of water

  • In deep, oxygenated lakes the predators seek cool depth in summer, shallower in spring and autumn.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Karl Bergpike52 cm
  2. 2Erik Viklundpike49 cm
  3. 3Ole Hedlundroach15 cm
  4. 4Stefan Olofssonvendace14 cm
  5. 5Karl Sandströmroach14 cm
  6. 6Mikko Lindqvistvendace13 cm
Species records here
pike52 cmKarl Berg
roach15 cmOle Hedlund
vendace14 cmStefan Olofsson
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