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Best northern pike lakes in Finland

1809 Finland waters list northern pike (official records or labelled estimates), 1801 mapped with survey or official-chart depth data. Ranked below by size and depth-data quality, leading with the waters in our reviewed search catalog — open any water to see exactly where to fish it: depth contours, scored spots with plain-English reasons, seasonal windows and bait picks. Aggressive ambush predator that patrols weed edges and cool water.

1. Pielinen — 197 ft · Approximated contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #1: mapped size signal; check the water page for depth coverage · no verified access record attached
2. Kyyvesi — 123 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #2: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
3. Keurusselkä — 107 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Northern Pike, European PerchWhy #3: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
4. Pyhäjärvi (Säkylä) — 82 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown Trout, Lake WhitefishWhy #4: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
5. Lohjanjärvi — 172 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #5: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
6. Kuolimo — 139 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #6: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
7. Vuohijärvi — 254 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #7: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
8. Iijärvi — 123 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish, Arctic CharWhy #8: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
9. Simpelejärvi — 107 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #9: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
10. Sysmä — 57 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #10: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
11. Hiidenvesi — 82 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, RoachWhy #11: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
12. Kukkia — 123 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #12: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
13. Maavesi — 90 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Lake WhitefishWhy #13: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
14. Nitsijärvi — 123 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown Trout, Lake WhitefishWhy #14: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
15. Armisvesi — 115 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Brown TroutWhy #15: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
16. Unari — 74 ft · Survey depth data · real survey depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, VendaceWhy #16: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
17. Himanka-Kokkola — North — 138 ft · Survey depth data · 99% official chart · official chart depth contours · Northern Pike, European Perch, Burbot, Sea TroutWhy #17: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
18. Helsinki-Porkkala — North — 165 ft · Survey depth data · 99% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #18: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 5 public access sites, 3 carry-in or shore-oriented
19. Ålands Hav Södra — Central East — 709 ft · Survey depth data · 97% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #19: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
20. Skiftet Södra — Central West — 227 ft · Survey depth data · 99% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #20: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
21. Kotkan-Haminan sisäsaaristo — 78 ft · Survey depth data · 98% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #21: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 4 public access sites, 2 carry-in or shore-oriented
22. Lumparn — 97 ft · Survey depth data · 97% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #22: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
23. Upinniemenselkä — East — 145 ft · Survey depth data · 99% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #23: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 3 public access sites
24. Hangon läntisen selän ulkosaaristoalue — Central West — 244 ft · Survey depth data · 99% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #24: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 3 public access sites, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
25. Bromarv — West — 146 ft · Survey depth data · 97% official chart · official chart depth contours · Zander, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea TroutWhy #25: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site

…plus 1784 more Finland waters holding northern pike.

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When to fish northern pike in Finland

• Spring 2–8 ft — Shallow, dark-bottomed bays that warm first; pike spawn in flooded vegetation.
• Summer 8–20 ft — Deep weedlines and cool water; the biggest fish slide deeper than most anglers fish.
• Fall 6–18 ft — Trophy time: big baits near the last green weeds and steep breaks.
• Winter 5–15 ft — Weedy flats near drop-offs; pike remain active all winter.

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