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Fishing Stora Dammsjön: what the data says
16-acre lake in Sweden. The lake tops out around 27 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Traced from the shoreline, Stora Dammsjön runs 16 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. A shoreline index of 1.2 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. About 63% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Gratis interaktiv fiskekarta — Stora Dammsjön, Sverige: ungefärliga djupkurvor ner till 8 m (27 fot), och de bästa fiskeplatserna för gädda, abborre, öring med flera. Djupkartan är modellberäknad från sjöns verkliga strandlinje och största djup — använd den som vägledning, aldrig för navigation.
Northern Pike fishing at Stora Dammsjön
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for fall northern pike. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.
| 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 (12 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
European Perch fishing at Stora Dammsjön
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 27 ft before dropping to 8 to 27 ft for winter. Fall european perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 23 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) most summer days.
| 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 27 ft | dawn | Deep basin (23 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 8 to 27 ft | midday | Deep basin (23 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (23 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Brown Trout fishing at Stora Dammsjön
Spring brown trout on Stora Dammsjön hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 8 to 27 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 27 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 12 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run after dark and early morning. The summer box starts with a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 27 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 27 ft | dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Stora Dammsjön
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 8 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 27 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 23 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn | Deep basin (23 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 27 ft | dusk | Break off the point (12 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (23 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Stora Dammsjön
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 8 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 27 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 23-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 27 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (23 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (23 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 8 to 27 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (23 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 7 to 27 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (23 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Stora Dammsjön 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 Stora Dammsjön specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Sweden fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Stora Dammsjön?
Stora Dammsjön is about 27 ft (8 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 Stora Dammsjön?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Stora Dammsjön. 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 Stora Dammsjön?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Stora Dammsjön?
For northern pike, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. 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 Stora Dammsjön?
Fishing on Stora Dammsjön 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
Lilla Dammsjön 0 mi · Stora Gårdsjön 1 mi · Östra Hällsjön 2 mi · Kalltjärn 2 mi · Stora Ryggsjön 2 mi · Södra Ånnabosjön 3 mi · Stora Ymningen 3 mi · Björktjärnen 4 mi · Hällsjön 5 mi · Trehörningen 5 mi · Stora Axsjön 5 mi · Rammsjön 5 mi
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