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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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191-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 Meelva järv 77 hektarit, kaldajoont 7.2 km, ja vees on üks saar. Kaldajoon on tugevalt liigestatud (indeks 2.3) — lahed ja neemed igal pool, mis mitmekordistab püütava serva. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 2.6 km, kõige laiemas kohas 0.6 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Nohipalo valgõjärv, 20.9 km lõunasse.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Meelva järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 5 m (16 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven ja haug. Sügavusjooned põhinevad päris mõõdistusandmetel (Keskkonnaagentuur / Tallinna Ülikool, CC BY 4.0). Kasuta suunisena, mitte navigeerimiseks.
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 1 to 3.5 m that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 1.5 to 5 m; cold water stacks them in 1.5 to 5 m. Top water on the chart: Back-bay flat, a weed flat in the 1 m range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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 | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Back-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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 0.5 to 2.5 m. As the season builds they drop to 1.5 to 5 m, wintering in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 0.5 m range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Suvi | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Back-bay flat (1 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Sügis | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talv | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Back-bay flat (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Meelva järv carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 4 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 Meelva järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Meelva 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.
Meelva järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 5 meetrit (16 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike on Meelva järv.
Back-bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Meelva 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.
Nohipalo valgõjärv 20.9 km · Nohipalo Mustjärv 22.5 km · Koosa järv 35.4 km · Tamula järv 40.2 km · Jõksi järv 40.2 km · Vagula järv 41.8 km · Pangodi järv 48.3 km · Kirikumäe järv 49.9 km · Nõuni järv 51.5 km · Lõõdla järv 51.5 km · Rõuge Suurjärv 51.5 km · Pühajärv 54.7 km
See how Meelva järv stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Estonia · best european perch 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.