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Fishing Hetlebakkstemma: what the data says
30-acre lake in Norway. The lake tops out around 26 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.
Hetlebakkstemma maps at 29 acres behind 1.2 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 59% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water.
Gratis interaktivt fiskekart — Hetlebakkstemma, Norge: dybdekoter fra ekte dybdemålinger ned til 8 m (26 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 Hetlebakkstemma
Spring puts brown trout in skinny water — 3 to 25 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 26 ft; cold water stacks them in 4 to 26 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 4 to 26 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 26 ft | dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
European Perch fishing at Hetlebakkstemma
Early season european perch use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Summer is a 7 to 26 ft game here, winter a 8 to 26 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 26 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) and you're in the game.
| 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 | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 8 to 26 ft | midday | Deep basin (26 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Hetlebakkstemma
Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 18 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 | Break off the point (18 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Hetlebakkstemma
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake whitefish in 8 to 26 ft. The depth story barely changes: 8 to 26 ft through summer, 8 to 26 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 26-ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 26 ft | dusk | Break off the point (18 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 26 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 18 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 6 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 6 ft
Hetlebakkstemma 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 Hetlebakkstemma specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Norway fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Hetlebakkstemma?
Hetlebakkstemma is about 26 ft (8 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 Hetlebakkstemma?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish on Hetlebakkstemma. 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 Hetlebakkstemma?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Hetlebakkstemma?
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 Hetlebakkstemma?
Fishing on Hetlebakkstemma 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
Gaupåsvatnet 1 mi · Kråvatnet 1 mi · Haukåsvatnet 2 mi · Liavatnet Åsane 2 mi · Langavatnet i Åsane 2 mi · Griggastemma 3 mi · Jordalsvatnet 3 mi · Åstveitvatnet 3 mi · Langevatnet, Munkebotn 4 mi · Tarlebøvatnet 4 mi · Munkebotsvatnet 4 mi · Store Tindevatnet 4 mi
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