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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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129-acre lake in Finland. The lake tops out around 1.5 m. The depth chart comes from Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Kartalla Matalajärvi kattaa 52 hehtaaria, rantaviivaa 4.7 km. Rantaviiva on kohtalaisen rikkonainen (indeksi 1.8). Koko vesi on matalampaa kuin ~5 m — kasvillisuutta ja saaliskalaa rannasta rantaan. Päästä päähän vesi mittaa noin 1.1 km, leveimmillään 0.8 km. Vesi sijaitsee alueella Kehys-Kainuun seutukunta. Lähin kartoitettu vesi on Kovajärvi, 1.6 km lounaaseen.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Matalajärvi, Suomi: syvyyskäyrät todellisista syvyysmittauksista 2 metriin (5 jalkaa) asti, parhaat kalapaikat lajeille ahven, hauki, siika ja muut. Syvyyskäyrät perustuvat Syken todellisiin syvyysmittauksiin (CC BY 4.0). Käytä karttaa suuntaa-antavana, älä koskaan navigointiin.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european perch in 0.5 to 1.5 m. The depth story barely changes: 0.5 to 1.5 m through summer, 0.5 to 1.5 m in winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 1 m 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.
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 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Kesä | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Syksy | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talvi | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 0.5 to 1.5 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 0.5 to 1.5 m covers summer, 0.5 to 1.5 m covers winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 1 m of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. 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.
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 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Kesä | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Syksy | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talvi | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Early season lake whitefish use the shallows, holding in 0.5 to 1.5 m. Even in summer they hold at 0.5 to 1.5 m; winter keeps them in 0.5 to 1.5 m. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 1.5 m that grades good 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.
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 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 14 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1.5 m) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Kesä | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 12 to 27 m | dawn | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Syksy | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 9 m | dusk | Break off the point (1.5 m) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Talvi | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Spring puts burbot in skinny water — 0.5 to 1.5 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 0.5 to 1.5 m, and winter fish hold in 0.5 to 1.5 m. Spring burbot concentrate at Deep basin, a good-rated deep basin around 1.5 m. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. 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.
| Kausi | Syvyys | Paras aika | Aloita | Vieheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevät | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Kesä | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Syksy | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Talvi | 0.5 to 1.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (1.5 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Matalajärvi; the deepest is Deep basin at about 1.5 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 Matalajärvi specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Matalajärvi is about 5 ft (2 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.
Matalajärvi on syvimmillään noin 2 metriä (5 jalkaa). Syvyydet perustuvat todellisiin luotauksiin.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, lake whitefish, burbot on Matalajärvi. 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.
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 Matalajärvi 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.
Kovajärvi 1 mi · Tulijärvi 2 mi · Tormuanjärvi 6 mi · Ylimmäinen Latvalampi 10 mi · Paukuttaja 10 mi · Hoikka-Paukuttaja 11 mi · Ritolampi 11 mi · Sarvijärvi 11 mi · Liejulampi 12 mi · Lintulampi 12 mi · Rytilampi 12 mi · Syrjäjärvi 13 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.