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158.6-acre lake in Estonia. The lake tops out around 3.5 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Kaardil katab Mäeküla järv 62 hektarit, kaldajoont 4.5 km. Kaldajoon on mõõdukalt liigestatud (indeks 1.6). Kogu veekogu on madalam kui ~5 m — taimestik ja söödakala kaldast kaldani. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 1.8 km, kõige laiemas kohas 0.6 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Veisjärv, 4.8 km kagusse.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Mäeküla järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 4 m (12 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven, haug, koha jt. Sügavusjooned põhinevad päris mõõdistusandmetel (Keskkonnaagentuur / Tallinna Ülikool, CC BY 4.0). Kasuta suunisena, mitte navigeerimiseks.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european perch in 1 to 3.5 m. The depth story barely changes: 1 to 3.5 m through summer, 1 to 3.5 m in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 3.5 m range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) gets it done.
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 | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Sügis | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talv | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 0.5 to 2.5 m that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 1 to 3.5 m; cold water stacks them in 1 to 3.5 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 0.5 m range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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.
| 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 | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (3.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Sügis | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (3.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talv | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: zander in 1 to 3.5 m. The depth story barely changes: 1 to 3.5 m through summer, 1 to 3.5 m in winter. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 3.5 m range, prime in fall. Time it for the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait gets it done.
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 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 |
| Suvi | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (3.5 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Sügis | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (3.5 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Talv | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Spring puts burbot in skinny water — 1 to 3.5 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3.5 m, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3.5 m. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 3.5 m, rated prime for spring burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait 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 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Suvi | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Sügis | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Talv | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (3.5 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Spring puts common carp in skinny water — 0.5 to 3 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 0.5 to 3.5 m, wintering in 1 to 3.5 m. Spring common carp concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 0.5 m. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
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 3 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Suvi | 0.5 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Sügis | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Talv | 1 to 3.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 9 m | midday | Deep basin (3.5 m) |
Mäeküla järv carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 3.5 m down.
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 Mäeküla järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Mäeküla järv is about 12 ft (4 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.
Mäeküla järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 4 meetrit (12 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, burbot, common carp on Mäeküla järv.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. 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 Mäeküla 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.
Veisjärv 4.8 km · Ruhijärv 16.1 km · Tündre järv 19.3 km · Kariste järv 20.9 km · Viljandi järv 25.7 km · Verevi järv 43.5 km · Pühajärv 46.7 km · Karijärv 46.7 km · Nõuni järv 48.3 km · Pangodi järv 53.1 km · Köstrijärv 57.9 km · Nigula järv 59.5 km
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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.