Storsjön - Östersund
Jamtland's great cold lake, home to char, brown trout and grayling, plus pike and perch, and the famous lake-monster legend.
Conditions right now
Weather
☁️ Overcast
Water temp (est.)
13.1°C
Air temp
12.7°C
Max depth
74 m
Wind
5.9 m/s
Pressure
966.0
↑ rising
Clouds
100%
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
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Likely catch now (12 species)
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
Ide
Leuciscus idus
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
Active through the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Common Bream
Abramis brama
Slow during the day, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Vendace
Coregonus albula
Water near its preferred 13 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
Burbot
Lota lota
Slow during the day, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
Tips right now
Technique
Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing
This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour
Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Lure
Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Depth
The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.
Fishing permit
✅ Rod-and-line fishing is free here. Other rules may apply, so always check local regulations and closed seasons.
About this water
Storsjön is the fifth largest lake in Sweden, with an area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi) and a greatest depth of 74 m (243 ft). It is the largest lake in central Sweden, located in the province of Jämtland in modern Jämtland County. From Storsjön runs the river Indalsälven and the lake contains the major island Frösön. The city of Östersund is located on the east shore of the lake, opposite Frösön.
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