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Vilksijärvi

northern mesotrophic stratified lake · 68°N
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clarity 4.1 mmax depth 9 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch
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Character of the water

Vilksijärvi lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic stratified lake. In summer a thermocline settles around 6 m and splits the lake into two worlds.

The surroundings

The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.

Moderately deep (9 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Vilksijärvi 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 Vilksijärvi

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.
burbot bottom fish
typically ~45 cm · can reach 90 cm
Burbot holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.

Fishing Vilksijärvi

The species list of Vilksijärvi runs to 4. The predators — perch, pike and burbot — 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 Vilksijärvi are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Stefan Olofssonpike53 cm
  2. 2Per Schmidtburbot44 cm
  3. 3Henrik Lundperch21 cm
  4. 4Lars Johansenperch18 cm
  5. 5Wolfgang Korhonenroach15 cm
  6. 6Anna Vainioroach15 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmStefan Olofsson
burbot44 cmPer Schmidt
perch21 cmHenrik Lund
roach15 cmAnna Vainio
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