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391.2-acre lake in Estonia. The lake tops out around 12 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Veekogu joonistub 157 hektari suurusena, kallast 15.1 km, saari on 3. Kaldajoon on tugevalt liigestatud (indeks 3.4) — lahed ja neemed igal pool, mis mitmekordistab püütava serva. Umbes 34% pinnast on madalam kui ~5 m — seal elab toiduahel. Otsast otsani mõõdab veekogu umbes 4.3 km, kõige laiemas kohas 1.1 km. Lähim kaardistatud veekogu on Mäeküla järv, 25.7 km lõunasse.
Tasuta interaktiivne sügavuskaart — Viljandi järv, Eesti: sügavusjooned päris mõõdistusandmetest kuni 12 m (38 jalga), lisaks parimad püügikohad liikidele ahven, haug, koha jt. Sügavusjooned põhinevad päris mõõdistusandmetel (Keskkonnaagentuur / Tallinna Ülikool, CC BY 4.0). Kasuta suunisena, mitte navigeerimiseks.
Come spring, look for european perch tight to the bank in 1 to 3.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2.5 to 8.5 m, then a winter hold in 3.5 to 10 m. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 7.5 m of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) is the honest summer answer here.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Suvi | 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Break off the point (7.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Sügis | 3 to 10 m | midday | Break off the point (7.5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Talv | 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (11 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Early season northern pike use the shallows, holding in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2.5 to 6 m, then a winter hold in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Put Shallow bay flat first on the milk run — a weed flat near 0.5 m that grades prime for spring. 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.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Suvi | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (7.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Sügis | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Talv | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for zander tight to the bank in 1 to 4.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 4.5 to 11 m, then a winter hold in 3.5 to 12 m. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 7.5 m 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.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (0.5 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Suvi | 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (7.5 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Sügis | 3.5 to 12 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (7.5 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Talv | 3.5 to 12 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (11 m) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Spring burbot on Viljandi järv hold shallow, usually 3.5 to 12 m. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3.5 to 12 m in summer, 3 to 12 m once it turns cold. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 11 m that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run after dark and midday. The summer box starts with a heavy jig + cut bait.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 3.5 to 12 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Suvi | 3.5 to 12 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (11 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Sügis | 3.5 to 12 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Talv | 3 to 12 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
When the water first warms, common carp slide up into 0.5 to 3 m. Summer is a 1 to 4.5 m game here, winter a 3 to 9 m one. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 0.5 m of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Hooaeg | Sügavus | Parim aeg | Alusta siit | Landid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevad | 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Suvi | 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Sügis | 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Talv | 3 to 9 m | midday | Deep basin (11 m) |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Viljandi järv; the deepest is Deep basin at about 11 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Estonia waters are set by the Keskkonnaamet (Estonian Environmental Board) — and special regulations can apply to Viljandi järv specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Estonia fishing regulations →
Viljandi järv is about 38 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Viljandi järv on sügavaimas kohas umbes 12 meetrit (38 jalga). Sügavused põhinevad päris mõõdistustel.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, burbot, common carp on Viljandi järv.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for zander in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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.
Fishing on Viljandi järv is regulated by the Keskkonnaamet (Estonian Environmental Board). Check the official Estonia regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Estonia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Estonian Environment Agency / Tallinn University, CC BY 4.0. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.