Vågen
mesotrophic lake · 61°N
clarity 5.0 mmax depth 2 mpH 5.5mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Vågen 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 2 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Vågen 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 Vågen
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.
Fishing Vågen
perch and pike sit at the top of the food chain in Vågen. The clearer water makes the fish wary — and rewards a careful presentation.
Every session at Vågen 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
- 1Emil Weberpike50 cm
- 2Elin Hedlundpike50 cm
- 3Karl Raskperch19 cm
- 4Kjell Hedlundperch18 cm
- 5Axel Raskperch18 cm
- 6Lars Weberperch18 cm
Species records here
pike50 cmElin Hedlund
perch18 cmLars Weber
The same water, for real
