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Fishing Byglandsfjorden: what the data says
8,355-acre lake in Norway. The lake tops out around 548 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 8,333 acres wrapped in 50.6 miles of bank. A development index of 4 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 1% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water.
Gratis interaktivt fiskekart — Byglandsfjorden, Norge: dybdekoter fra ekte dybdemålinger ned til 167 m (548 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 Byglandsfjorden
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brown trout in 3 to 25 ft. As the season builds they drop to 25 to 60 ft, wintering in 5 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Offshore hump, a offshore hump in the 29-ft range, prime in summer. Time it for after dark and early morning. Summer baits: a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (28 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 25 to 60 ft | night & dawn | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (28 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 35 ft | dawn | Break off the point (224 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
European Perch fishing at Byglandsfjorden
Come spring, look for european perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 28 ft, then a winter hold in 12 to 33 ft. Start at Offshore hump. It's a offshore hump holding about 13 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (30 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (13 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | midday | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Byglandsfjorden
Early season northern pike use the shallows, holding in 2 to 8 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 20 ft, then a winter hold in 5 to 15 ft. Put Offshore hump first on the milk run — a offshore hump near 13 ft that grades good for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (30 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (13 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (30 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (30 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Byglandsfjorden
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 40 to 90 ft before dropping to 25 to 70 ft for winter. Winter lake whitefish concentrate at Offshore hump, a prime-rated offshore hump around 29 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 40 to 90 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (35 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Arctic Char fishing at Byglandsfjorden
In spring, arctic char run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 20 to 60 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Summer arctic char concentrate at Offshore hump, a prime-rated offshore hump around 29 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a jigging spoon vertical or a tube jig (smelt) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small casting spoon (silver/orange), Jerkbait (small) |
| Summer | 20 to 60 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Jigging spoon vertical, Tube jig (smelt) |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | midday & dusk | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Casting spoon (orange/gold), Beadhead streamer |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (29 ft) | Jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 526 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 224 ft
- Feeding flat: feeding flat, around 130 ft
- Feeding flat: feeding flat, around 101 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 77 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 40 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 35 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 30 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 29 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 28 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 13 ft
Byglandsfjorden 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 Byglandsfjorden specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Norway fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Byglandsfjorden?
Byglandsfjorden is about 548 ft (167 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 Byglandsfjorden?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish, arctic char on Byglandsfjorden. 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 Byglandsfjorden?
Offshore hump is the top-rated area: a offshore hump in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Byglandsfjorden?
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 Byglandsfjorden?
Fishing on Byglandsfjorden 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
Åraksfjorden 11 mi · Breidflå 14 mi · Hovatn 16 mi · Gjevden 19 mi · Nesvatn 20 mi · Sandlandsvannet 27 mi · Fyresvatnet 28 mi · Trevann 34 mi · Holvannet 34 mi · Ousdalsvatn 35 mi · Galdalsvann 36 mi · Ubergsvann 37 mi
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