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1,033-acre lake near Burgum. The lake tops out around 19 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, Bergumermeer draws 1,029 acres inside 6.9 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The basin spans about 2.2 mi end to end and 1.3 mi across at its widest. For a second option, De Leijen lies 3 mi south.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Bergumermeer, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Provincie Fryslân) tot 6 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.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european perch in 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 5 to 19 ft before dropping to 6 to 19 ft for winter. The spot to know is Measured deep-water basin, a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) gets it done.
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 | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: zander in 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 19 ft before dropping to 6 to 19 ft for winter. The spot to know is Measured deep-water basin, a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for zander in winter. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait gets it done.
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 | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 19 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Measured shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Spring puts common carp in skinny water — 2 to 10 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 19 ft. Measured deep-water basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for winter common carp. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
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 | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (19 ft) |
2 pieces of structure are mapped here — Measured deep-water basin, around 19 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Bergumermeer specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Bergumermeer is about 19 ft (6 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 Bergumermeer. 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.
Measured deep-water basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. 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 Bergumermeer 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.
De Leijen 3 mi · Wijde Ee (De Veenhoop) 3 mi · Wijde Ee (Earnewâld) 7 mi · Wijde Ee (Grou) 10 mi · Pikmeer 10 mi · Lauwersoog–Eemshaven Wadden Coast 14 mi · Terkaplesterpoelen 15 mi · Terhornstermeer 15 mi · Sneekermeer 17 mi · Zoutkamperlaag–Groninger Wad West 18 mi · Langstaartenpoel 18 mi · Jentjemeer 19 mi
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Browse all Netherlands fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Province of Fryslân measured lake-depth surveys and official lake boundaries. 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.