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Fishing Ylä-Haajainen: what the data says
331-acre lake in Finland. The lake tops out around 5 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Ylä-Haajainen maps at 329 acres behind 4.2 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end.
Ilmainen interaktiivinen kalastuskartta — Ylä-Haajainen, Suomi: syvyyskäyrät todellisista syvyysmittauksista 2 metriin (5 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 Ylä-Haajainen
Early season european perch use the shallows, holding in 1 to 5 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 1 to 5 ft, winter 2 to 5 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft | midday | Deep basin (5 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Ylä-Haajainen
Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 1 to 5 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 5 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 5 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Ylä-Haajainen
Early season zander use the shallows, holding in 1 to 5 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 5 ft, winter 2 to 5 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 5 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Tie on a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (5 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Ylä-Haajainen
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake whitefish in 2 to 5 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 5 ft through summer, 2 to 5 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 5-ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Ylä-Haajainen
Come spring, look for burbot tight to the bank in 2 to 5 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 5 ft, winter 1 to 5 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 5 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (5 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 5 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
Ylä-Haajainen 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 Ylä-Haajainen specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Finland fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Ylä-Haajainen?
Ylä-Haajainen is about 5 ft (2 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 Ylä-Haajainen?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Ylä-Haajainen. 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 Ylä-Haajainen?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Ylä-Haajainen?
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 Ylä-Haajainen?
Fishing on Ylä-Haajainen 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
Karankajärvi 4 mi · Vieremänjärvi 6 mi · Tismiö 7 mi · Ylemmäinen 7 mi · Kiuruvesi 8 mi · Majoonjärvi 10 mi · Kilpijärvi 12 mi · Viitaanjärvi 12 mi · Sonkajärvi 16 mi · Pörsä 17 mi · Osmanginjärvi 17 mi · Pitkänjärvi 17 mi
See how Ylä-Haajainen stacks up: best zander lakes in Finland · best northern pike lakes in Finland · best european perch lakes in Finland · best lake whitefish lakes in Finland
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