Västra Råvojaure
northern mesotrophic lake · 66°N
clarity 3.5 mmax depth 6 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Västra Råvojaure 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.
Moderately deep (6 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Västra Råvojaure FVOF. Day permit ~140 kr · annual permit ~700 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 Västra Råvojaure
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.
Fishing Västra Råvojaure
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Västra Råvojaure, carried by roach. 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 Västra Råvojaure are alike.
The catch board
- 1Karl Lundzander41 cm
- 2Fredrik Krügerzander40 cm
- 3Ole Krügerroach16 cm
- 4Astrid Nieminenroach16 cm
- 5Astrid Häggroach15 cm
- 6Linnea Vogelroach14 cm
Species records here
zander40 cmFredrik Krüger
roach14 cmLinnea Vogel
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