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Rating depth structure for zander.
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8-acre lake in Finland. The lake tops out around 3 m. The depth chart comes from Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Kartalla Hirvilampi kattaa 3 hehtaaria, rantaviivaa 0.8 km. Allas on yksinkertainen (rantaindeksi 1.2) — lähes malja, joten syvyyskäyrät merkitsevät enemmän kuin ranta. Koko vesi on matalampaa kuin ~5 m — kasvillisuutta ja saaliskalaa rannasta rantaan. Vesi sijaitsee alueella Kehys-Kainuun seutukunta. Lähin kartoitettu vesi on Kaihlanen, 4.8 km etelään.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Hirvilampi, Suomi: syvyyskäyrät todellisista syvyysmittauksista 3 metriin (10 jalkaa) asti, parhaat kalapaikat lajeille ahven, hauki, kuha ja muut. Syvyyskäyrät perustuvat Syken todellisiin syvyysmittauksiin (CC BY 4.0). Käytä karttaa suuntaa-antavana, älä koskaan navigointiin.
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 1 to 3 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 m, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 m. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 2 m, rated prime for fall european perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Kausi | Syvyys | Paras aika | Aloita | Vieheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevät | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Kesä | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Syksy | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 0.5 to 2.5 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 1 to 3 m, wintering in 1 to 3 m. Fall northern pike concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 1 m. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Kausi | Syvyys | Paras aika | Aloita | Vieheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevät | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Kesä | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Syksy | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Main-lake point (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Spring puts zander in skinny water — 1 to 3 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 m, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 m. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 1 m, rated prime for fall zander. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Kausi | Syvyys | Paras aika | Aloita | Vieheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevät | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (1 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Kesä | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Syksy | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (1 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Talvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 1 to 3 m. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 1 to 3 m, winter 1 to 3 m. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 2 m that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Kausi | Syvyys | Paras aika | Aloita | Vieheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevät | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 14 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Kesä | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 12 to 27 m | dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Syksy | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 9 m | dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Talvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 1 to 3 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1 to 3 m covers summer, 1 to 3 m covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 2 m of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Kausi | Syvyys | Paras aika | Aloita | Vieheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevät | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (2 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Kesä | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Syksy | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (2 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Talvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (2 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 2 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Finland waters are set by the Kalastusrajoitus.fi (official Finnish restriction service) — and special regulations can apply to Hirvilampi specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Hirvilampi is about 10 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Hirvilampi on syvimmillään noin 3 metriä (10 jalkaa). Syvyydet perustuvat todellisiin luotauksiin.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, lake whitefish, burbot on Hirvilampi. 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.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For european perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Hirvilampi is regulated by the Kalastusrajoitus.fi (official Finnish restriction service). Check the official Finland regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Kaihlanen 3 mi · Siikajärvi 4 mi · Iso Halmeenlampi 4 mi · Alajärvi 5 mi · Keski-Lipukka 5 mi · Hoikanjärvi 5 mi · Lapinjärvi 6 mi · Kivijärvi 6 mi · Juntinlampi 6 mi · Iso Härköjärvi 6 mi · Ruunalampi 7 mi · Lipukkajärvi 7 mi
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More water nearby: Kehys-Kainuun seutukunta fishing maps (445 charts). Browse all Finland fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), Järvien ja jokien syvyysaineisto, CC BY 4.0. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.