Viesjön
southern mesotrophic lake · 56°N
clarity 4.0 mmax depth 2 mpH 5.6mesotrophicstatus moderategravel road
Character of the water
Viesjön lies in the south — a southern 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 — Viesjön FVOF. Day permit ~100 kr · annual permit ~500 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 Viesjön
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.
Fishing Viesjön
The species list of Viesjön runs to 2. The predators — perch and pike — hunt where the baitfish gather, and on a water this size you soon learn where it holds its fish.
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 Viesjön are alike.
The catch board
- 1Roland Krügerpike53 cm
- 2Karl Bergpike52 cm
- 3Elin Hedlundpike51 cm
- 4Henrik Forsbergpike51 cm
- 5Mats Åbergpike50 cm
- 6Erik Raskperch18 cm
Species records here
pike51 cmHenrik Forsberg
perch18 cmErik Rask
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