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Fishing Pitkänjärvi: what the data says
150-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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Pitkänjärvi draws 149 acres inside 3.7 miles of shoreline. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.2) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Pitkänjärvi, 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 Pitkänjärvi
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 3 to 10 ft that time of year. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 10 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 10 ft. Top water on the chart: Back-bay flat, a weed flat in the 3-ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (3 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 Pitkänjärvi
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 2 to 8 ft. As the season builds they drop to 3 to 10 ft, wintering in 3 to 10 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 2-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| 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 | Back-bay flat (3 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (3 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Back-bay flat (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Pitkänjärvi
Start shallow in spring: zander sit in 3 to 10 ft that time of year. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 10 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 10 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 7-ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (7 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 Pitkänjärvi
Spring lake whitefish on Pitkänjärvi hold shallow, usually 3 to 10 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 10 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (7 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 (7 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 Pitkänjärvi
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 3 to 10 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 10 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 10 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Time it for after dark and midday. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
| 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 7 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 4 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Pitkänjärvi 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 Pitkänjärvi specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Pitkänjärvi?
Pitkänjärvi 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 Pitkänjärvi?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Pitkänjärvi. 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 Pitkänjärvi?
Back-bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Pitkänjärvi?
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 Pitkänjärvi?
Fishing on Pitkänjärvi 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
Pörsä 1 mi · Kilpijärvi 12 mi · Savonjärvi 12 mi · Ylemmäinen 12 mi · Majoonjärvi 12 mi · Tismiö 14 mi · Viitaanjärvi 15 mi · Hernejärvi 17 mi · Ylä-Haajainen 17 mi · Kiuruvesi 18 mi · Karankajärvi 20 mi · Ylä-Varpanen 21 mi
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