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Rating depth structure for zander.
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423-acre river near Tiel. The river tops out around 28 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 421 acres of water rimmed by 14.3 miles of bank. The 5 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. 42% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 5.7 mi long by 0.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. The nearest mapped water is Nederrijn, Lek, 7 mi to the east.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Rijkswaterstaat) tot 9 m, met visstekken voor baars, snoekbaars, snoek. De dieptelijnen zijn berekend uit gemeten bodemhoogten van Rijkswaterstaat en het officiële lokale streefpeil (NAP). Gebruik de kaart als visgids, nooit voor navigatie.
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 28 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 28 ft. The spot to know is Shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 8 to 28 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 8 to 28 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Start shallow in spring: zander sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 28 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 28 ft. The spot to know is Shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 11 ft of water that rates good for zander in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. Throw a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 8 to 28 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | open water | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 8 to 28 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 20 ft before dropping to 5 to 15 ft for winter. The spot to know is Shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
In spring, common carp run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 28 ft. Shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for summer common carp. Time it for early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Shallow feeding flat (11 ft) | |
| Winter | 8 to 28 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | open water |
Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Surveyed deep channel at roughly 28 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Netherlands waters are set by the Sportvisserij Nederland (VISpas & VISplanner) — and special regulations can apply to Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand is about 28 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target european perch, zander, northern pike, common carp on Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Shallow feeding flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand is regulated by the Sportvisserij Nederland (VISpas & VISplanner). Check the official Netherlands regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Nederrijn, Lek 7 mi · Bovenrijn, Waal 9 mi · Valleikanaal 10 mi · Woudenbergse Grift 11 mi · Lunterse Beek 12 mi · Heiligenbergerbeek 14 mi · Barneveldse Beek 16 mi · Bedijkte Maas 16 mi · Esvelderbeek 16 mi · Hoevelakense Beek 17 mi · Beneden Maas 18 mi · Malewetering 18 mi
See how Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand stacks up: best zander lakes in Netherlands · best northern pike lakes in Netherlands · best european perch lakes in Netherlands · best common carp lakes in Netherlands
Browse all Netherlands fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Rijkswaterstaat measured bed elevations and official target water levels, CC0. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.