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162.3-acre lake in Estonia. The lake tops out around 3 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Kaardil katab Murati järv 64 hektarit, kaldajoont 5.1 km. Kaldajoon on mõõdukalt liigestatud (indeks 1.8). Kogu veekogu on madalam kui ~5 m — taimestik ja söödakala kaldast kaldani. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 1.9 km, kõige laiemas kohas 0.6 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Hino järv, 8 km itta.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Murati järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 3 m (10 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven, haug ja luts. Sügavusjooned põhinevad päris mõõdistusandmetel (Keskkonnaagentuur / Tallinna Ülikool, CC BY 4.0). Kasuta suunisena, mitte navigeerimiseks.
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 1 to 3 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 m, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 m. Fall european perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 3 m. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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 m chart-limited; documented 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 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (3 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Sügis | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (3 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talv | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (3 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 0.5 to 2.5 m is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 1 to 3 m; cold water stacks them in 1 to 3 m. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 3 m, rated prime for fall northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Suvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (3 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Sügis | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (3 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talv | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 1 to 3 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1 to 3 m covers summer, 1 to 3 m covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 3 m range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait 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 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (3 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Suvi | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (3 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Sügis | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (3 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Talv | 1 to 3 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (3 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Murati järv carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 3 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 Murati järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Murati järv is about 10 ft (3 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.
Murati järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 3 meetrit (10 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, burbot on Murati järv.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Murati 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.
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See how Murati järv stacks up: 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.