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Fishing Abbortjern: what the data says
3-acre lake in Norway. The lake tops out around 30 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Abbortjern runs 3 acres with 0.4 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 90% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water.
Gratis interaktivt fiskekart — Abbortjern, Norge: dybdekoter fra ekte dybdemålinger ned til 9 m (30 fot), og de beste fiskeplassene for ørret, abbor, gjedde med flere. Dybdekartet er modellberegnet fra innsjøens virkelige strandlinje og største dybde — bruk det som en veiledning, aldri til navigasjon.
Brown Trout fishing at Abbortjern
Spring brown trout on Abbortjern hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 9 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 30 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 20 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run after dark and early morning. The summer box starts with a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 9 to 30 ft | night & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
European Perch fishing at Abbortjern
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 28 ft before dropping to 9 to 30 ft for winter. Fall european perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 20 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 9 to 30 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 9 to 30 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Abbortjern
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for fall northern pike. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Abbortjern
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 9 to 30 ft. Summer keeps them at 9 to 30 ft, and they winter in 9 to 30 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 20 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 30 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 9 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 9 to 30 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Arctic Char fishing at Abbortjern
Come spring, look for arctic char tight to the bank in 4 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 9 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 30 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 20 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A jigging spoon vertical or a tube jig (smelt) is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small casting spoon (silver/orange), Jerkbait (small) |
| Summer | 9 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon vertical, Tube jig (smelt) |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | midday & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Casting spoon (orange/gold), Beadhead streamer |
| Winter | 8 to 30 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 7 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
Abbortjern fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Norway waters are set by the Norwegian Environment Agency (fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Abbortjern specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Norway fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Abbortjern?
Abbortjern is about 30 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Abbortjern?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish, arctic char on Abbortjern. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Abbortjern?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Abbortjern?
For brown trout, the summer bite is best in after dark and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
What are the fishing regulations for Abbortjern?
Fishing on Abbortjern is regulated by the Norwegian Environment Agency (fishing rules). Check the official Norway regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nearby waters
Bønnerudtjern 1 mi · Retthelltjernet 1 mi · Holsfjorden 5 mi · Trillingtjern Vest 7 mi · Trillingtjerna 7 mi · Storflåtan 8 mi · Vesleflåtan 8 mi · Stovivannet 10 mi · Bogstadvannet 12 mi · Aklangen 12 mi · Katnosa 12 mi · Strømsdammen 12 mi
See how Abbortjern stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Norway · best european perch lakes in Norway · best brown trout lakes in Norway · best lake whitefish lakes in Norway
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