Species Guide

Zander

The Shadow Predator

Average weight

1–3 kg

Record weight

12 kg

Habitat

Large Lakes & Slow Rivers

Season Guide

When to fish Zander

Pre-spawn (April–May) and autumn (October–November) are peak times. Night fishing in summer can also produce excellent results.

JanPossible

FebPossible

MarPossible

AprGood

MayPeak

JunGood

JulPossible

AugPossible

SepGood

OctPeak

NovPeak

DecPossible

Closed

Possible

Good

Peak

Quick Facts

Know your quarry

Zander (pikeperch) are Scandinavia's most sought-after table fish. Pack hunters that come alive at dusk and in low light, they reward patient anglers who understand their behaviour. Finnish and Swedish lakes hold some of the largest zander in Europe.

Average weight

1–3 kg

Record weight

12 kg

Habitat

Large Lakes & Slow Rivers

Best technique

Jigging / Drop-shot

Difficulty

Intermediate

License

Check locally