Fishing in Helgesjön

Fishing in Helgesjön, Skillingmark (Värmland) Helgesjön is a scenic and clear-water lake located in Skillingmark, Värmland, with roughly half of the lake stretching across the Norwegian border. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, especially for perch and pike, which are present in good numbers.

With its clear water, varied underwater structure, and depths reaching around 30 meters, Helgesjön is ideal for both spinning and trolling.

A fishing permit (fiskekort) covers the entire lake, regardless of the country border.

Most areas of the lake are mapped on C-MAP Genesis Social Map and Garmin's ActiveCaptain, providing helpful depth and structure details for anglers.

In addition to perch and pike, the lake holds a small population of crayfish, eel, and the occasional brown trout, making it a diverse fishing destination in a tranquil setting.

Species:

• Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
• Northern pike (Esox lucius)
• Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
• Ruffe (Cottus gobio)
• Common bleak (Leuciscus leuciscus)
• Brown trout (Salmo trutta)
• Vendace (Coregonus albula)
• Common Bream (Abramis brama)
• Crayfish (Astacus astacus)
• Burbot (Lota lota)
• Whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus)
• Eel (Anguilla anguilla)