Mellanström: Water, Fishing and History

Mellanström lies on a narrow peninsula between Lake Mähkávrrie to the west and Veålbmá Bay in Lake Uddjaur to the east. Its waterside location connects the village with fishing opportunities and a history that begins with the former Lapp skatteland of Kaskejaur. If you are looking for holiday accommodation, you can choose Mellanström based on several specific interests: scenery, fishing or historical traditions.

Waterside scenery and rest stops

A downloadable map shows the waters included in the Mellanström fishing conservation area. Nearby, Veälbmábuovđđa offers views of the lake landscape of Uddjaur, characterised by its many islands. The peninsula and the viewpoint offer different perspectives: the village lies between two bodies of water, while the view from Veälbmábuovđđa stretches across the islands of Uddjaur. Several rest stops in Mellanström are also used by passing tourists who are not fishing.

Fishing in the conservation area and at the camp

The Mellanström fishing conservation area has numerous good fishing waters and opportunities for good catches of perch, pike, grayling, whitefish and trout. At Mellanström Fishing Camp, guests can fish from the camp’s jetty or from the shore of Lake Maakaure, which is connected to Storavan. There are therefore two aspects to consider when planning your trip: the conservation area offers numerous fishing waters and potential catches, while the camp provides fishing from its jetty or along the shore of Maakaure. If fishing is a focus of your holiday, you can compare the waters in the area with the specific options at the camp.

Kaskejaur, Kasker and steamboats

Mellanström’s history begins with the former Lapp skatteland of Kaskejaur, one of the oldest documented Lapp skatteland areas in Arjeplog parish. Kasker has its own history of boat traffic: its location on the currents between Uddjaur and Storavan produced large quantities of fish and made Kasker an important landing place for boat traffic. When steamboat services on the lakes of Arjeplog began in the late 1880s, a steamboat landing was built in Kasker. Kaskejaur is part of Mellanström’s history, while Kasker is associated with abundant fish and boat traffic.

Traditions surrounding the Kaskersejte

Historical accounts describe the Kaskersejte as having been venerated until the recent past. According to historical accounts, people in the area, including Swedes, believed that the Kaskersejte influenced the annual harvest of the settlement of Kasker. This tradition adds earlier beliefs about veneration and harvest to the stories of the landscape and shipping. For travellers interested in history, it offers a different way of engaging with the area than the views of Uddjaur or the fishing opportunities.

If you are planning a trip with family or friends, this comparison can help you choose a place to stay: the peninsula and the views of the islands represent the landscape; the conservation area and the camp offer different fishing options; and Kaskejaur and the Kaskersejte are part of the area’s history. This can help you decide together which priority matters most when looking for holiday accommodation.

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