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Fishing Särkäntakanen: what the data says
6-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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
The drawn water covers 6 acres wrapped in 0.8 miles of bank. A development index of 2.4 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Särkäntakanen, 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 Särkäntakanen
Come spring, look for european perch tight to the bank in 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 8 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (8 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Deep basin (8 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (8 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Särkäntakanen
Early season northern pike use the shallows, holding in 2 to 8 ft. Expect a summer slide to 3 to 10 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 10 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 6 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.
| 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 | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Särkäntakanen
Come spring, look for zander tight to the bank in 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 6 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. A vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 (6 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (6 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (8 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Särkäntakanen
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 10 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. Summer lake whitefish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 8 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (8 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (8 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Särkäntakanen
Spring burbot on Särkäntakanen hold shallow, usually 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 8 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run after dark and midday. The summer box starts with a heavy jig + cut bait.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (8 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (8 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (8 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (8 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
Särkäntakanen 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 Särkäntakanen specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Särkäntakanen?
Särkäntakanen 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 Särkäntakanen?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Särkäntakanen. 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 Särkäntakanen?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Särkäntakanen?
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 Särkäntakanen?
Fishing on Särkäntakanen 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
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