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151-acre lake in Estonia. The lake tops out around 7 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.
Veekogu joonistub 61 hektari suurusena, kallast 7.4 km, ja vees on üks saar. Kaldajoon on tugevalt liigestatud (indeks 2.7) — lahed ja neemed igal pool, mis mitmekordistab püütava serva. Umbes 81% pinnast on madalam kui ~5 m — seal elab toiduahel. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 2.6 km, kõige laiemas kohas 0.6 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Ruhijärv, 17.7 km kagusse.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Kariste järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 7 m (23 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven, haug, koha jt. Sügavusjooned põhinevad päris mõõdistusandmetel (Keskkonnaagentuur / Tallinna Ülikool, CC BY 4.0). Kasuta suunisena, mitte navigeerimiseks.
Early season european perch use the shallows, holding in 1 to 3.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2 to 7 m, then a winter hold in 2 to 7 m. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 7 m that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) and you're in the game.
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 (0.5 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Suvi | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (7 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Sügis | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (7 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talv | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (7 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2.5 to 6 m, then a winter hold in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 0.5 m of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Suvi | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (3 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Sügis | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (3 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talv | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Early season zander use the shallows, holding in 1 to 4.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2 to 7 m, then a winter hold in 2 to 7 m. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 3 m that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait and you're in the game.
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 | Break off the point (3 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Suvi | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (3 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Sügis | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (3 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Talv | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (7 m) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Spring puts brown trout in skinny water — 1 to 7 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 m, and winter fish hold in 1 to 7 m. Summer brown trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 3 m. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and early morning. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) 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.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 1 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (0.5 m) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Suvi | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 18 m | night & dawn | Break off the point (3 m) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Sügis | 1 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 9 m | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (0.5 m) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Talv | 1 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 11 m | dawn | Break off the point (3 m) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Come spring, look for burbot tight to the bank in 2 to 7 m. Through summer count on 2 to 7 m; the winter hold is 2 to 7 m. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 7 m that scores prime in spring. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait is the honest summer answer here.
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 | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (7 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Suvi | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (7 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Sügis | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (7 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Talv | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (7 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 7 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 Kariste järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Kariste järv is about 23 ft (7 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.
Kariste järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 7 meetrit (23 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, brown trout, burbot on Kariste järv.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 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.
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 Kariste 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.
Ruhijärv 17.7 km · Mäeküla järv 20.9 km · Veisjärv 24.1 km · Tündre järv 25.7 km · Viljandi järv 27.4 km · Nigula järv 40.2 km · Pärnu Bay - East 53.1 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 14 59.5 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 11 59.5 km · Pärnu Bay - West 61.2 km · Verevi järv 62.8 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 16 64.4 km
See how Kariste järv stacks up: best zander lakes in Estonia · best northern pike lakes in Estonia · best european perch lakes in Estonia · best burbot lakes in Estonia
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.