Valltjärnen
mesotrophic lake · 62°N
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clarity 3.3 mmax depth 3 mpH 5.7mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Valltjärnen 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 3 m), with reeds and vegetation over large areas — water that warms fast in spring.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Valltjärnen 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 Valltjärnen
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.
Fishing Valltjärnen
Valltjärnen holds 3 species, with perch and pike at the top of the chain and roach schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.
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 Valltjärnen are alike.
The catch board
- 1Jukka Sandströmpike51 cm
- 2Henrik Lundpike49 cm
- 3Erik Olofssonroach20 cm
- 4Eva Sandströmperch18 cm
- 5Bjørn Falkroach16 cm
- 6Sara Johansenroach15 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmJukka Sandström
perch18 cmEva Sandström
roach16 cmBjørn Falk
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