Valingeträsk
mesotrophic lake · 59°N
clarity 3.2 mmax depth 5 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodgravel road
Character of the water
Valingeträsk lies in central Sweden — a mesotrophic lake.
The surroundings
The lake lies half-remote, a fair way from the nearest road, tucked into woodland.
Moderately deep (5 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Valingeträsk FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 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 Valingeträsk
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.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
Zander is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.
Fishing Valingeträsk
perch, pike and zander sit at the top of the food chain in Valingeträsk, carried by roach and ruffe. 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 Valingeträsk are alike.
The catch board
- 1Heike Holmpike55 cm
- 2Emil Falkpike50 cm
- 3Gustav Nilssonzander40 cm
- 4Oskar Häggroach16 cm
- 5Heike Lindqvistroach15 cm
- 6Andreas Petterssonroach14 cm
Species records here
pike55 cmHeike Holm
zander40 cmGustav Nilsson
roach14 cmAndreas Pettersson
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