Skagerns FVOF

The SM final in Gäddtrolling is held here 28-29 September 2024

The Skager is, on the surface, Sweden's 18th largest lake and a former bay to Vänern with a depth of approx. 75 meters.

The water of the Skager is divided into two bodies of water with a navigable strait between the two lakes Lilla Skager and Skager, sometimes also called Little Skager and Great Skager.

Lilla Skagern is shallow, max. 4 meters, a little darker and usually contains mostly pike, perch, whitefish, roach, bream, tench, as well as the occasional remaining game goose.

The Skager is deeper, maximum depth around 75 meters and somewhat better visibility. Here there are plenty of zander, pike, perch and whitefish. Trout are difficult to catch as they decrease in number every year, most disappear mostly because of Gullspång's power plant. Perfect conditions are offered here for all types of fishing. Roughly in the middle of the great Skager, there is large ground that goes up to as shallow as 6 meters where vertical, pimp and spin fishing are extremely popular.

There are two launching ramps in Skagern, Skagersvik and Otterberget.

Progress between the waters is at your own risk.
The fairway is usually marked with two cans and a bullet further in. On the way to Lilla skagern, you drive between the cans and keep to the south of the ball.

Normal/good water level, is at 68.8.
At extremely low levels, launching at Otterberget can be a problem. Coordinates N 58° 54' 42.94", E 14° 17' 30.30"-
There is also a ramp at Skagersvik. coordinates: N 58° 58' 12.76", E 14° 6' 46.84".
For additional information on the water level:

https://www.fortum.se/vara-vattenkraftverk/gullspangsalven/gullspangs-kraftverk

In addition to the lake's clear, clean water and the beautiful beaches, there are also remains from the stone, bronze and iron ages. The old village roads around the lake are well preserved and if you feel like a dip, there are several possibilities at the many bathing beaches. Here there are manors and churches from the 17th and 18th centuries, and the pearl among them all is Södra Råda church site from the 13th century.

Around the lake there are many options for accommodation and places to eat.