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15,430-acre Barther Bodden 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. Barther Bodden's brackish flats, island margins and the channel toward the outer coast. The water tops out around 7.5 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Auf der Karte umfasst Barther Bodden 6 245 Hektar hinter 90.4 km Uferlinie. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 3.2) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 17.5 km, an der breitesten Stelle 8.5 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Prerower Grube, 4.8 km Richtung Norden.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Barther Bodden, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 7 m (24 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.
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 2.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 2.5 to 6 m, and winter fish settle into 1.5 to 4.5 m. Weed flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 1.5 m, rated prime for spring northern pike. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.
| 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 (4.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Sharp break (4.5 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 |
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.5 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 7.5 m before dropping to 2 to 7.5 m for winter. Spring european perch concentrate at Weed flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 1.5 m. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) most summer days.
| 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 to 7.5 m | dawn | Deepest basin (6 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 2 to 7.5 m | midday | Deepest basin (6 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 7.5 m | midday & dawn | Deepest basin (6 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
In spring, zander run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.5 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 7.5 m before dropping to 2 to 7.5 m for winter. Fall zander concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 4.5 m. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait most summer days.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | Gravel shoal (1 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Sommer | 2 to 7.5 m | dusk & dawn | Sharp break (4.5 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 2 to 7.5 m | dusk & night | Sharp break (4.5 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 7.5 m | dusk & dawn | Deepest basin (6 m) | Slow blade bait |
Spring european flounder on Barther Bodden hold shallow, usually 1.5 to 7.5 m. Depth-wise the year is flat: 1 to 7.5 m in summer, 2 to 7.5 m once it turns cold. Put Feeding flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 2.5 m that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bottom jig with spinner blade.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1.5 to 7.5 m | dusk | Feeding flat (2.5 m) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Sommer | 1 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (2.5 m) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 7.5 m | dusk | Sharp break (4.5 m) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 2 to 7.5 m | midday | Deepest basin (6 m) | Small bottom jig |
Spring puts atlantic herring in skinny water — 1.5 to 7.5 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7.5 m, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7.5 m. Deepest basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 6 m, rated prime for summer atlantic herring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A herring feather rig or a small silver jig covers the summer program.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1.5 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Official-grid current seam (3 m) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Sommer | 2 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (6 m) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Herbst | 2 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (6 m) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 7.5 m | midday | Deepest basin (6 m) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Start shallow in spring: garfish sit in 0.5 to 4.5 m that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 0.5 to 6 m; cold water stacks them in 2 to 7.5 m. Top water on the chart: Shoreline point, a point in the 1 m range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly until the fish tell you otherwise.
| 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 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Official-grid current seam (3 m) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 2 to 7.5 m | midday | Deepest basin (6 m) |
Barther Bodden also holds sea trout (2 to 7.5 m in summer), european smelt (2 to 7.5 m in summer), european plaice (1 to 7.5 m in summer), common sole (0.5 to 7.5 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.
Count 8 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 6 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 Barther Bodden 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 →
Barther Bodden is about 24 ft (7 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.
Barther Bodden ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 7 Meter (24 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 Barther Bodden. 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 interactive chart above rates every spot for each 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 Barther Bodden 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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Browse all Germany fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). 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.