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Fishing Stora Vällan: what the data says
610-acre lake near Falun. The lake tops out around 26 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Gratis interaktiv fiskekarta — Stora Vällan, Sverige: ungefärliga djupkurvor ner till 8 m (26 fot), de bästa fiskeplatserna för abborre och gädda, säsongsbaserade huggfönster och betesval. Ingen registrering krävs. Djupkartan är modellberäknad från sjöns verkliga strandlinje och största djup — använd den som vägledning, aldrig för navigation.
European Perch fishing at Stora Vällan
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 26 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 26 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring european perch. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 8 to 26 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Stora Vällan
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Old creek channel: creek channel, around 13 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Creek inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Stora Vällan?
Stora Vällan is about 26 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Stora Vällan?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch on Stora Vällan.
Where is the best fishing spot on Stora Vällan?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Stora Vällan?
For european perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
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