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Fishing Runnviken: what the data says
1,060-acre lake near Nyköping. The lake tops out around 34 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Runnviken runs 1,048 acres with 9.9 miles of edge. With a shoreline index of 2.2, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 75% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Gratis interaktiv fiskekarta — Runnviken, Sverige: ungefärliga djupkurvor ner till 10 m (34 fot), och de bästa fiskeplatserna för gös och gädda. Djupkartan är modellberäknad från sjöns verkliga strandlinje och största djup — använd den som vägledning, aldrig för navigation.
Zander fishing at Runnviken
Spring puts zander in skinny water — 4 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 34 ft, wintering in 10 to 34 ft. Fall zander concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 15 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 (9 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 10 to 34 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (15 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 10 to 34 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Northern Pike fishing at Runnviken
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. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring 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 | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 29 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Runnviken fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Sweden waters are set by the Svenska Fiskeregler (official Swedish rules service) — and special regulations can apply to Runnviken specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Sweden fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Runnviken?
Runnviken is about 34 ft (10 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 Runnviken?
Anglers target zander, northern pike on Runnviken.
Where is the best fishing spot on Runnviken?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for zander in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Runnviken?
For zander, the summer bite is best in the evening and 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 Runnviken?
Fishing on Runnviken is regulated by the Svenska Fiskeregler (official Swedish rules service). Check the official Sweden regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nearby waters
Eknaren 4 mi · Likstammen 7 mi · Sticksjön 7 mi · Dalsjön 7 mi · Ärlången 8 mi · Gärssjön 8 mi · Hovrasjön 8 mi · Stora Tomtsjön 8 mi · Djupungen 8 mi · Axsjön 9 mi · Lidsjön 10 mi · Båven 11 mi
See how Runnviken stacks up: best zander lakes in Sweden · best northern pike lakes in Sweden
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