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Fishing Hessesjön: what the data says
11-acre lake in Sweden. The lake tops out around 11 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Traced from the shoreline, Hessesjön runs 11 acres with 0.5 miles of edge. A shoreline index of 1.1 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Gratis interaktiv fiskekarta — Hessesjön, Sverige: ungefärliga djupkurvor ner till 3 m (11 fot), och de bästa fiskeplatserna för gädda, abborre, öring med flera. Djupkartan är modellberäknad från sjöns verkliga strandlinje och största djup — använd den som vägledning, aldrig för navigation.
Northern Pike fishing at Hessesjön
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 11 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 11 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
European Perch fishing at Hessesjön
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 3 to 11 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 11 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 11 ft. Spring european perch concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Brown Trout fishing at Hessesjön
Early season brown trout use the shallows, holding in 1 to 11 ft. The depth story barely changes: 3 to 11 ft through summer, 2 to 11 ft in winter. Put Shoreline break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 5 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and early morning. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | night & dawn | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 2 to 11 ft | dusk & dawn | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 11 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Hessesjön
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 3 to 11 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 11 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 11 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 9 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dusk | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Hessesjön
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 3 to 11 ft that time of year. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 11 ft, winter 3 to 11 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 9-ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 5 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Hessesjön fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Sweden waters are set by the Svenska Fiskeregler (official Swedish rules service) — and special regulations can apply to Hessesjön specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Sweden fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Hessesjön?
Hessesjön is about 11 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Hessesjön?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Hessesjön. 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 Hessesjön?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Hessesjön?
For northern pike, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. 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 Hessesjön?
Fishing on Hessesjön is regulated by the Svenska Fiskeregler (official Swedish rules service). Check the official Sweden regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nearby waters
Långsjön 2 mi · Svärdsjösjön 2 mi · Stora Holmsjön 3 mi · Lilla Aspan 7 mi · Tron 8 mi · Stora Länsan 8 mi · Lisselgårds-Dammsjön 8 mi · Liljan 8 mi · Bogsnan 9 mi · Drättjan 9 mi · Hällsjön 9 mi · Vikasjön 9 mi
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