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611.6-acre lake in Estonia. The lake tops out around 5 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Kaardil katab Kaiavere järv 246 hektarit, kaldajoont 8.2 km. Kaldajoon on mõõdukalt liigestatud (indeks 1.5). Umbes 68% pinnast on madalam kui ~5 m — seal elab toiduahel. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 3.7 km, kõige laiemas kohas 1 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Raigastvere järv, 1.6 km edelasse.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Kaiavere järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 5 m (16 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven, haug ja koha. Sügavusjooned põhinevad päris mõõdistusandmetel (Keskkonnaagentuur / Tallinna Ülikool, CC BY 4.0). Kasuta suunisena, mitte navigeerimiseks.
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 1.5 to 5 m, and winter fish settle into 1.5 to 5 m. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 1 m, rated prime for spring european perch. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Suvi | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Sügis | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talv | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 2.5 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 1.5 to 5 m before dropping to 1.5 to 4.5 m for winter. Spring northern pike concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 1 m. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Suvi | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (4.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Sügis | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (4.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talv | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
In spring, zander run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 1.5 to 5 m, and winter fish settle into 1.5 to 5 m. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 4.5 m, rated prime for fall zander. Time it for the evening and early morning. You won't need more than a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (1 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Suvi | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (4.5 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Sügis | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (4.5 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Talv | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (5 m) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Kaiavere järv; the deepest is Deep basin at about 5 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Estonia waters are set by the Keskkonnaamet (Estonian Environmental Board) — and special regulations can apply to Kaiavere järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Kaiavere järv is about 16 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Kaiavere järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 5 meetrit (16 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander on Kaiavere järv.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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 Kaiavere järv is regulated by the Keskkonnaamet (Estonian Environmental Board). Check the official Estonia regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Estonia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Estonian Environment Agency / Tallinn University, 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.