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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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50.7-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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Kaardil katab Nigula järv 20 hektarit, kaldajoont 2.4 km. Kaldajoon on mõõdukalt liigestatud (indeks 1.5). Kogu veekogu on madalam kui ~5 m — taimestik ja söödakala kaldast kaldani. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 0.8 km, kõige laiemas kohas 0.5 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 14, 24.1 km loodesse.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Nigula järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 3 m (11 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven, haug ja luts. 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. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 3.5 m of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. 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.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 1 to 3.5 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 3.5 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. Summer pushes them deeper, 1 to 3.5 m, and winter fish settle into 1 to 3.5 m. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 0.5 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.
| 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 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 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 |
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. Spring burbot concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 3.5 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.
| 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 |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Nigula järv; the deepest is Deep basin at about 3.5 m.
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 Nigula järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Nigula järv is about 11 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.
Nigula järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 3 meetrit (11 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, burbot on Nigula järv.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Nigula 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.
Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 14 24.1 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 16 24.1 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 11 32.2 km · Moderately Exposed Gulf of Riga Coast - Sector 01 32.2 km, LV · Pärnu Bay - East 37 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 13 37 km · Pärnu Bay - West 40.2 km · Kariste järv 40.2 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 10 45.1 km · Moderately Exposed Gulf of Riga Coast - Sector 02 46.7 km, LV · Ruhijärv 48.3 km · Northeast Gulf of Riga - Sector 12 49.9 km
See how Nigula 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.