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Fishing Store Tindevatnet: what the data says
18-acre lake in Norway. The lake tops out around 20 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 the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 18 acres wrapped in 1.9 miles of bank. With a shoreline index of 3.1, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 92% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water.
Gratis interaktivt fiskekart — Store Tindevatnet, Norge: dybdekoter fra ekte dybdemålinger ned til 6 m (20 fot), og de beste fiskeplassene for ørret, abbor, gjedde med flere. Dybdekartet er modellberegnet fra innsjøens virkelige strandlinje og største dybde — bruk det som en veiledning, aldri til navigasjon.
Brown Trout fishing at Store Tindevatnet
Start shallow in spring: brown trout sit in 2 to 20 ft that time of year. Summer keeps them at 6 to 20 ft, and they winter in 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and early morning. Throw a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (11 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 3 to 20 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (11 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
European Perch fishing at Store Tindevatnet
When the water first warms, european perch slide up into 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 18 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 12 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (18 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Store Tindevatnet
Spring northern pike on Store Tindevatnet hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 11 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in 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 | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (11 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (11 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Secondary point (6 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Store Tindevatnet
Spring puts lake whitefish in skinny water — 6 to 20 ft is the zone. Even in summer they hold at 6 to 20 ft; winter keeps them in 6 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (11 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 20 ft | dusk | Break off the point (11 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 18 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 6 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
Store Tindevatnet fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Norway waters are set by the Norwegian Environment Agency (fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Store Tindevatnet specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Norway fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Store Tindevatnet?
Store Tindevatnet is about 20 ft (6 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 Store Tindevatnet?
Anglers target northern pike, european perch, brown trout, lake whitefish on Store Tindevatnet. 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 Store Tindevatnet?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Store Tindevatnet?
For brown trout, the summer bite is best in after dark 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 Store Tindevatnet?
Fishing on Store Tindevatnet is regulated by the Norwegian Environment Agency (fishing rules). Check the official Norway regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nearby waters
Storediket 0 mi · Tarlebøvatnet 1 mi · Svartediket 1 mi · Lille Lungegårdsvatnet 2 mi · Munkebotsvatnet 2 mi · Jordalsvatnet 2 mi · Langevatnet, Munkebotn 2 mi · Kråvatnet 3 mi · Nordre Glørevatnet 4 mi · Tveitevannet 4 mi · Griggastemma 4 mi · Søre Glørevatnet 4 mi
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