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Fishing Munkebotsvatnet: what the data says
6-acre lake in Norway. The lake tops out around 26 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:
Munkebotsvatnet maps at 6 acres behind 0.4 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Roughly 67% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives.
Gratis interaktivt fiskekart — Munkebotsvatnet, Norge: dybdekoter fra ekte dybdemålinger ned til 8 m (26 fot), og de beste fiskeplassene for ørret, abbor, gjedde med flere. Dybdekartet er modellberegnet fra innsjøens virkelige strandlinje og største dybde — bruk det som en veiledning, aldri til navigasjon.
Brown Trout fishing at Munkebotsvatnet
In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 26 ft before dropping to 4 to 26 ft for winter. Summer brown trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 15 ft. Fish it in after dark and early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 4 to 26 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 26 ft | dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
European Perch fishing at Munkebotsvatnet
Spring european perch on Munkebotsvatnet hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 7 to 26 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 26 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 25 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Deep basin (25 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 8 to 26 ft | midday | Deep basin (25 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (25 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Munkebotsvatnet
When the water first warms, northern pike slide up into 2 to 8 ft. Summer is a 8 to 20 ft game here, winter a 5 to 15 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 15 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Munkebotsvatnet
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 8 to 26 ft that time of year. Summer keeps them at 8 to 26 ft, and they winter in 8 to 26 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Deep basin (25 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 26 ft | dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (25 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 25 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 7 ft
Munkebotsvatnet fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Norway waters are set by the Norwegian Environment Agency (fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Munkebotsvatnet specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Norway fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Munkebotsvatnet?
Munkebotsvatnet is about 26 ft (8 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 Munkebotsvatnet?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish on Munkebotsvatnet. 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 Munkebotsvatnet?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 25 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.
When is the best time to fish Munkebotsvatnet?
For brown trout, the summer bite is best in after dark and 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 Munkebotsvatnet?
Fishing on Munkebotsvatnet is regulated by the Norwegian Environment Agency (fishing rules). Check the official Norway regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nearby waters
Langevatnet, Munkebotn 0 mi · Jordalsvatnet 1 mi · Storediket 1 mi · Store Tindevatnet 2 mi · Griggastemma 2 mi · Lille Lungegårdsvatnet 2 mi · Åstveitvatnet 2 mi · Tarlebøvatnet 2 mi · Svartediket 3 mi · Kråvatnet 3 mi · Gravdalsvatnet 3 mi · Liavatnet Åsane 4 mi
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