Which lure for zander?

Zander is a deep-water target: fish 4–12 m at dawn or dusk. The app's bite forecast and depth contours show when and where on your water.

Open water

Lure	Size	Colours	Examples	Depth	Technique	Line
jig	5–10 cm	chartreuse, white, firetiger	K.P Original Shad 3", Jasu-jigipää	4–12 m	vertical jigging	0,12–0,16 mm kuitu + 0,30 mm fluoroperuke
crankbait	9–13 cm	natural, perch pattern	Rapala Husky Jerk 12, Salmo Hornet	3–7 m	trolling	0,30 mm siima
soft bait	10–12 cm	white, glow	Westin ShadTeez, Strike Pro Pig Shad	5–10 m	lift and drop	0,14 mm kuitu + fluoroperuke

Ice season

Lure	Size	Colours	Examples	Depth	Technique	Line
ice jig	tasapainopilkki 4–8 cm	glow, silver, chartreuse	Kuha-tasapainopilkki, Nils Master Jigger	6–14 m	vertical jigging	0,20 mm siima

When zander feed

The zander season starts after spawning in June once water passes 15 °C and peaks in the warm water of July–August. In autumn the fish move to basin edges and feed in short windows; in winter, ice jigging with balance jigs at 6–14 m. Dusk and steady or slowly falling pressure raise the forecast.

How the guide works

Recommendations come from Eräkaveri's fishing guide, which picks lures by species and season. In the app the guide combines with the bite forecast and Where the fish are, which points to the species' depth zone on your water.

Legal minimum sizes, closed seasons and permit areas are always checked from official sources.

Frequently asked questions

Does the recommendation change with the weather?

Yes in the app: the conditions coach adjusts colour and depth from today's weather and water temperature. This page shows the season's baseline.

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