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Fishing in Helgasjön

48.54 km²· 26 m deep· 11 species· 4 logged catches

Helgasjön is a lake of 48.54 km² with a maximum depth of 26 m (mean depth 5 m), at 161 m above sea level.

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Total
4
catches
Unique species
2
Water type
sjö

About Helgasjön

H-formad sjö med fyra fjärdar norr om Växjö. Klassiskt gäddvatten i Småland. Del av Mörrumsåns vattensystem.

County
Kronoberg
Province
Småland
Volume
0.24 km³
Drains to
Helige å → Mörrumsån

Source: smalands-hechte.de, Värnamo kommun

Fish species in Helgasjön

AbborreBenlöjaBjörknaBraxenGäddaGösLakeMörtSarvSutareÅl

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Lures & line for Abborre

Rod
Spinning rod 1.8–2.4 m, casting weight 3–18 g, fast action
Abu Garcia Vendetta
Shimano Catana
Daiwa Ninja
Westin W3 Powerlure
Reel
Spinning reel, size 1000–2500
Shimano Sahara 2500
Daiwa Legalis LT 2000
Abu Garcia Revo SX 20
Mainline
Braid 0.08–0.12 mm (4–8 lb)
Leader
Fluorocarbon leader 0.20–0.28 mm, 50–80 cm
Hook
#4 to #1 (offset hook for jig heads)
Weight
Jig head 3–14 g depending on depth
Lures / bait
  • Soft plastics 5–10 cm (Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad, Savage Gear Cannibal, Westin Shad Teez)
  • Crankbaits 4–7 cm (Rapala Original, Salmo Hornet, Strike Pro Mustang Minnow)
  • Spinners size 2–4 (Mepps Aglia, Blue Fox Vibrax, Myran Agat)
  • Drop shot with small soft plastics 5–7 cm
  • Spoons 5–15 g (Abu Toby, Salmo)
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Season
May–June (post-spawn) and Sept–Oct (autumn feeding). In mild winters, also Dec–Feb in southern Sweden.
Time of day
Dawn and dusk are best; overcast days fish well all day.
Tip

Target shallow reefs, reed edges, docks and rock piles 1–4 m deep. Perch shoal — keep casting the same spot after a bite. Slow the retrieve along bottom in autumn/winter, speed it up in summer.

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Weather at Helgasjön

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 5m
Dawn04:39
Sunrise05:17
Sunset16:22
Dusk17:00

Bite windows today

  • Dawn04:09 – 06:17Excellent
  • Morning06:17 – 10:49Good
  • Midday10:49 – 13:22Calm
  • Afternoon13:22 – 15:22Good
  • Dusk15:22 – 17:30Excellent
  • Night17:30 – 04:09Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 00:50

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