European Perch fishing at Orsasjön

Spring european perch on Orsasjön hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 28 ft, and by winter most fish are in 12 to 33 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring european perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) covers the summer program.

Northern Pike fishing at Orsasjön

Spring northern pike on Orsasjön hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.

Brown Trout fishing at Orsasjön

In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 25 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 25 to 60 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Creek inflow, a inflow / creek mouth in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and early morning. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.

European Grayling fishing at Orsasjön

Spring european grayling on Orsasjön hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 25 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Creek inflow: a inflow / creek mouth around 8 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Tie on a dry fly (caddis, terrestrial) or a nymph under an indicator and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Orsasjön

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 40 to 90 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 70 ft. Rock reef is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 4.183543084399684 ft, rated prime for fall lake whitefish. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.

Burbot fishing at Orsasjön

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. By summer they slide out to 50 to 120 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Rock reef: a rock pile around 4.183543084399684 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

How deep is Orsasjön?

Orsasjön is about 308 ft (94 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Orsasjön?

Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish, burbot, european grayling on Orsasjön.

Where is the best fishing spot on Orsasjön?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Orsasjön?

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.