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Fishing Pitkäjärvi: what the data says
419-acre lake in Finland. The lake tops out around 10 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The drawn water covers 417 acres wrapped in 7.7 miles of bank. A development index of 2.7 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Pitkäjärvi, Suomi: syvyyskäyrät todellisista syvyysmittauksista 3 metriin (10 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 Pitkäjärvi
When the water first warms, european perch slide up into 3 to 10 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 10 ft, and they winter in 3 to 10 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 10 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (10 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Deep basin (10 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (10 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Pitkäjärvi
Spring northern pike on Pitkäjärvi hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 3 to 10 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 10 ft. Put Shallow bay flat first on the milk run — a weed flat near 2 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Pitkäjärvi
When the water first warms, zander slide up into 3 to 10 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 10 ft, winter 3 to 10 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 8 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. Keep a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (8 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (10 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Pitkäjärvi
Spring puts lake whitefish in skinny water — 3 to 10 ft is the zone. The depth story barely changes: 3 to 10 ft through summer, 3 to 10 ft in winter. Summer lake whitefish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 10 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (10 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (10 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Pitkäjärvi
Early season burbot use the shallows, holding in 3 to 10 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 10 ft, winter 3 to 10 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 10 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (10 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (10 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (10 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (10 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 10 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 4 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Pitkäjärvi 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 Pitkäjärvi specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Pitkäjärvi?
Pitkäjärvi is about 10 ft (3 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 Pitkäjärvi?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Pitkäjärvi. 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 Pitkäjärvi?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 10 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.
When is the best time to fish Pitkäjärvi?
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 Pitkäjärvi?
Fishing on Pitkäjärvi 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
Kattilajärvi 5 mi · Saarijärvi 7 mi · Siikajärvi 8 mi · Loojärvi Låjärv 9 mi · Lapinkylänjärvi Lappböleträsket 10 mi · Finnträsk 10 mi · Haapajärvi 10 mi · Valkjärvi 11 mi · Pentalanjärvi 11 mi · Lamminjärvi 11 mi · Salmijärvi 11 mi · Särkijärvi 11 mi
See how Pitkäjärvi stacks up: best zander lakes in Finland · best northern pike lakes in Finland · best european perch lakes in Finland · best lake whitefish lakes in Finland
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