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73,056-acre Achterwasser Germany saltwater fishing map with official BSH 50 m seabed bathymetry, source-qualified fishing spots, official German fish evidence, seasonal forage guidance, public shore-use context and current-rule links. The protected Achterwasser lagoon behind Usedom, with broad vegetated flats and measured channels. The water tops out around 18 m. The depth chart comes from Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Das Gewässer zeichnet 29 547 Hektar mit 221.1 km Ufer, mit einer Insel im Wasser. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 3.6) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Etwa 80% der Fläche sind flacher als ~5 m — dort leben Kraut und Beutefische. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 29.5 km, an der breitesten Stelle 26.4 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Kachliner See, 4.8 km Richtung Osten.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Achterwasser, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 18 m (58 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Hecht, Flussbarsch, Zander und mehr. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
Regional occurrence supports search targets, not equal abundance, a child-specific catch rate, retention permission or a promised catch. Baltic cod is intentionally excluded because targeted recreational fishing is prohibited in 2026; live state and federal rules always control. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| Hecht (Northern Pike) | official species listing | — |
| Flussbarsch (European Perch) | official species listing | — |
| Zander (Zander) | official species listing | — |
| Flunder (European Flounder) | official species listing | — |
| Hering (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| Hornhecht (Garfish) | official species listing | — |
| Meerforelle (Sea Trout) | official species listing | — |
| Stint (European Smelt) | official species listing | — |
| Scholle (European Plaice) | official species listing | — |
| Seezunge (Common Sole) | official species listing | — |
| Dicklippige Meeräsche (Thick-lipped Grey Mullet) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2.5 to 6 m, then a winter hold in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Start at Weed flat. It's a weed flat holding about 1.5 m of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Weed flat (1.5 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Weed flat (1.5 m) | Large jigging spoon |
Early season european perch use the shallows, holding in 1 to 3.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 2.5 to 8.5 m, then a winter hold in 3.5 to 10 m. Put Weed flat first on the milk run — a weed flat near 1.5 m that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) and you're in the game.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Weed flat (1.5 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 3 to 10 m | midday | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Early season zander use the shallows, holding in 1 to 4.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 4.5 to 11 m, then a winter hold in 6 to 12 m. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 5.5 m that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait and you're in the game.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | Official-grid shoal (1 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Sommer | 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Slow blade bait |
Spring puts european flounder in skinny water — 1.5 to 7.5 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 11 m, wintering in 4.5 to 15 m. Fall european flounder concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 5.5 m. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A bottom jig with spinner blade covers the summer program.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1.5 to 7.5 m | dusk | Official-grid flat (0.5 m) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Sommer | 2 to 11 m | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 12 m | dusk | Sharp break (5.5 m) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 4.5 to 15 m | midday | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Small bottom jig |
Spring atlantic herring on Achterwasser hold shallow, usually 1.5 to 7.5 m. By summer they slide out to 4.5 to 15 m, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 18 m. The chart's best answer is Official-grid basin — deep basin, 4.5 m, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a herring feather rig or a small silver jig.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1.5 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Official-grid current seam (2 m) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Sommer | 4.5 to 15 m | dawn & dusk | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Herbst | 3 to 12 m | dawn & dusk | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 18 m | midday | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Early season garfish use the shallows, holding in 0.5 to 4.5 m. Summer is a 0.5 to 6 m game here, winter a 5 to 18 m one. The chart's best answer is Shoreline point — point, 1 m, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly and you're in the game.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 4.5 m | dawn & midday | Shoreline point (1 m) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (1 m) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 9 m | dawn & dusk | Official-grid current seam (2 m) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 5 to 18 m | midday | Official-grid basin (4.5 m) |
Achterwasser also holds sea trout (4.5 to 15 m in summer), european smelt (5 to 18 m in summer), european plaice (2 to 12 m in summer), common sole (1 to 9 m in summer), thick-lipped grey mullet (0.5 to 5.5 m in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 8 structure features on Achterwasser; the deepest is Sharp break at about 5.5 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Germany waters are set by the LALLF Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Angelfischerei) — and special regulations can apply to Achterwasser specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coastal fishing requires the applicable fishing documents and compliance with current coastal species, size, season and protected-area rules. Check the live LALLF guidance, local fishery rights, harbour and navigation restrictions, nature-reserve controls, shore access and posted signs before every trip; a DepthScout contour or access lead is never legal permission.
Check the official Germany fishing regulations →
Achterwasser is about 58 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Achterwasser ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 18 Meter (58 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Official coastal monitoring from LALLF coastal angling guidance and German marine monitoring informs the northern pike, european perch, zander, european flounder, atlantic herring, garfish, sea trout, european smelt, european plaice, common sole, thick-lipped grey mullet roster for Achterwasser. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
Weed flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For northern pike, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Achterwasser is regulated by the LALLF Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Angelfischerei). Check the official Germany regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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