Vrångevattnet
southern mesotrophic lake · 58°N
clarity 1.1 mmax depth 11 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus moderateno road · 50 min for the last stretch
Character of the water
Vrångevattnet lies in the south — a southern mesotrophic lake.
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 (11 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.
Permits & rules
Fishing permit required — Vrångevattnet 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 Vrångevattnet
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.
Fishing Vrångevattnet
Vrångevattnet 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.
Whoever fishes Vrångevattnet regularly builds something of their own: a log of what took, where and when. That's how the water gives up its patterns — cast by cast, never all at once.
The catch board
- 1Magnus Hedlundpike53 cm
- 2Bjørn Bakkepike51 cm
- 3Erik Holmpike51 cm
- 4Roland Holmperch20 cm
- 5Eva Falkperch19 cm
- 6Elin Ekperch18 cm
Species records here
pike53 cmMagnus Hedlund
perch18 cmElin Ek
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