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Fishing Pitkä Helvetinjärvi: what the data says
12-acre lake in Finland. The lake tops out around 33 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. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Traced from the shoreline, Pitkä Helvetinjärvi runs 12 acres with 1 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 76% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Pitkä Helvetinjärvi, Suomi: syvyyskäyrät todellisista syvyysmittauksista 10 metriin (33 jalkaa) asti, parhaat kalapaikat lajeille ahven, hauki, kuha ja muut. Syvyyskartta on mallinnettu järven todellisesta rantaviivasta ja suurimmasta syvyydestä — käytä sitä suuntaa-antavana, älä koskaan navigointiin.
European Perch fishing at Pitkä Helvetinjärvi
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 28 ft, wintering in 12 to 33 ft. Fall european perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 29 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) covers the summer program.
| 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 | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | midday | Deep basin (29 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Pitkä Helvetinjärvi
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 16 ft, 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.
| 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 (16 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Pitkä Helvetinjärvi
Spring puts zander in skinny water — 4 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 33 ft, wintering in 10 to 33 ft. Fall zander concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 16 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. A vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 10 to 33 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (16 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 10 to 33 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Pitkä Helvetinjärvi
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 10 to 33 ft. Even in summer they hold at 10 to 33 ft; winter keeps them in 10 to 33 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 29 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 10 to 33 ft | dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 10 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Pitkä Helvetinjärvi
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 10 to 33 ft that time of year. The depth story barely changes: 10 to 33 ft through summer, 8 to 33 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 29-ft 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 33 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (29 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 10 to 33 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (29 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (29 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 8 to 33 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (29 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 29 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 16 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
Pitkä Helvetinjärvi fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Finland waters are set by the Kalastusrajoitus.fi (official Finnish restriction service) — and special regulations can apply to Pitkä Helvetinjärvi specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Pitkä Helvetinjärvi?
Pitkä Helvetinjärvi is about 33 ft (10 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 Pitkä Helvetinjärvi?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Pitkä Helvetinjärvi. 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 Pitkä Helvetinjärvi?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 29 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.
When is the best time to fish Pitkä Helvetinjärvi?
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.
What are the fishing regulations for Pitkä Helvetinjärvi?
Fishing on Pitkä Helvetinjärvi is regulated by the Kalastusrajoitus.fi (official Finnish restriction service). Check the official Finland regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nearby waters
Keihäsjärvi 12 mi · Vehkajärvi 13 mi · Salusjärvi 13 mi · Liesijärvi 14 mi · Elänne 16 mi · Väärinjärvi 17 mi · Kurkijärvi 17 mi · Jakama 17 mi · Kuusjärvi 19 mi · Ajosjärvi 20 mi · Kuivajärvi 20 mi · Yltiä 21 mi
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