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Fishing Kallavesi: what the data says
3,475-acre lake in Finland. The lake tops out around 115 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. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Kallavesi draws 3,584 acres inside 67.4 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 8, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Roughly 50% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Kallavesi, Suomi: syvyyskäyrät todellisista syvyysmittauksista 35 metriin (115 jalkaa) asti, parhaat kalapaikat lajeille ahven, hauki, kuha ja muut. Syvyyskartta on mallinnettu järven todellisesta rantaviivasta ja suurimmasta syvyydestä — käytä sitä suuntaa-antavana, älä koskaan navigointiin.
European Perch fishing at Kallavesi
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european perch in 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 28 ft before dropping to 12 to 33 ft for winter. The spot to know is Back-bay flat, a weed flat in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (9 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | midday | Break off the point (24 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (14 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Kallavesi
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Back-bay flat, a weed flat in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (9 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Back-bay flat (9 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (9 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Back-bay flat (9 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Kallavesi
The spring pattern is a shallow one: zander in 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 35 ft before dropping to 20 to 40 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 24 ft of water that rates prime for zander in fall. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Rock reef (4 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Offshore hump (14 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (24 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Kallavesi
Early season lake whitefish use the shallows, holding in 15 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 40 to 90 ft, then a winter hold in 25 to 70 ft. Put Deepest basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 89 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 40 to 90 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (89 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Rock reef (4 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | Sharp break (68 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Kallavesi
Spring puts burbot in skinny water — 25 to 70 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 35 to 115 ft, wintering in 15 to 60 ft. Summer burbot concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 91 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Sharp break (68 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 35 to 115 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (91 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deepest basin (89 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Offshore hump (14 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 91 ft
- Deepest basin: deep basin, around 89 ft
- Sharp break: drop-off, around 68 ft
- Sharp break: drop-off, around 55 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 32 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 24 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 14 ft
- Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 13 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 13 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 13 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 9 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Rock reef: rock pile, around 4 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
Kallavesi fishing regulations
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 Kallavesi specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Kallavesi?
Kallavesi is about 115 ft (35 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 Kallavesi?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Kallavesi. 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 Kallavesi?
Back-bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Kallavesi?
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.
What are the fishing regulations for Kallavesi?
Fishing on Kallavesi 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.
Nearby waters
Tainavesi 4 mi · Herajärvi 4 mi · Ala-Kuhanen 4 mi · Ylä-Kuhanen 6 mi · Kaitajärvi 7 mi · Pyhävesi 8 mi · Pieni Pyhävesi 10 mi · Pieni Varpusenjärvi 10 mi · Juolasvesi-Sarkavesi 11 mi · Kuivajärvi 12 mi · Korpijärvi 12 mi · Lahnavesi 12 mi
See how Kallavesi stacks up: best zander lakes in Finland · best northern pike lakes in Finland · best european perch lakes in Finland · best lake whitefish lakes in Finland
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