Västra Nuollajaure
Character of the water
Västra Nuollajaure lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Shallow throughout (max 4 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Västra Nuollajaure FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Västra Nuollajaure
Fishing Västra Nuollajaure
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Västra Nuollajaure, carried by roach and ruffe. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Every session at Västra Nuollajaure is fished in whatever conditions hold right then — the same pressure, wind and light as over the real water. What bites today isn't what bit the day before, and those who return learn the water for real.
The catch board
- 1Jukka Sandströmpike52 cm
- 2Jukka Åbergpike52 cm
- 3Wolfgang Lindqvistperch18 cm
- 4Emil Nieminenroach18 cm
- 5Emil Falkroach16 cm
- 6Petra Olofssonroach14 cm