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Fishing Ymsen: what the data says
3,237-acre lake near Mariestad. The lake tops out around 14 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Gratis interaktiv fiskekarta — Ymsen, Sverige: ungefärliga djupkurvor ner till 4 m (14 fot), de bästa fiskeplatserna för abborre, gädda och gös, säsongsbaserade huggfönster och betesval. Ingen registrering krävs. Djupkartan är modellberäknad från sjöns verkliga strandlinje och största djup — använd den som vägledning, aldrig för navigation.
European Perch fishing at Ymsen
Spring european perch on Ymsen hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 14 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 14 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring european perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Ymsen
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 14 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 14 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. 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 | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Zander fishing at Ymsen
Start shallow in spring: zander sit in 4 to 14 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for zander in fall. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & night | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
- Sharp break: drop-off, around 3.5410455677828163 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 3.193107369537802 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Gravel shoal: gravel shoal, around 2.024298257168984 ft
- Gravel shoal: gravel shoal, around 1.7593718167403756 ft
- Gravel shoal: gravel shoal, around 1.7327241495684067 ft
- Gravel shoal: gravel shoal, around 1.7159801782992046 ft
- Gravel shoal: gravel shoal, around 1.576063954256114 ft
Common questions
How deep is Ymsen?
Ymsen is about 14 ft (4 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 Ymsen?
Anglers target zander, northern pike, european perch on Ymsen.
Where is the best fishing spot on Ymsen?
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. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Ymsen?
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.
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