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1,981.8-acre river near Lauenburg. The river tops out around 7 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Auf der Karte umfasst Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg 802 Hektar hinter 80.3 km Uferlinie, aufgebrochen durch 32 Inseln. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 8) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Etwa 94% der Fläche sind flacher als ~5 m — dort leben Kraut und Beutefische. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 21.2 km, an der breitesten Stelle 5 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Elbe von Lauenburg bis Geesthacht, 12.9 km Richtung Nordwesten.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 7 m (23 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Flussbarsch, Hecht, Zander und mehr. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Digitales Geländemodell Wasserlauf der Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 7 m, and winter fish settle into 2 to 7 m. Shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 4.5 m, rated prime for summer european perch. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 2.5 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 2.5 to 6 m before dropping to 1.5 to 4.5 m for winter. Winter northern pike concentrate at Shallow feeding flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 4.5 m. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. 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 | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
In spring, zander run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 7 m, and winter fish settle into 2 to 7 m. Shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 4.5 m, rated good for summer zander. Time it for the evening and early morning. You won't need more than a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Sommer | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | open water | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 0.5 to 3 m that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 1 to 4.5 m, and winter fish settle into 2 to 7 m. The spot to know is Shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 4.5 m of water that rates prime for common carp in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dawn | open water | |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Shallow feeding flat (4.5 m) | |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 9 m | midday | open water |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 2 to 7 m. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 7 m through summer, 2 to 7 m in winter. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | open water | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Surveyed deep channel, sits near 7 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Germany waters are set by the Portal Fischerei (official federal-state fisheries portal) — and special regulations can apply to Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Germany has no single federal recreational-angling rule set. Use the official federal-state portal to identify the responsible Land, then verify its current licence, permit, species, season, size, protected-area and access rules together with any local fishery-right or harbour restrictions before fishing. A DepthScout map is planning context, not permission or legal advice.
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Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg is about 23 ft (7 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.
Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 7 Meter (23 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, common carp, burbot on Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg. 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 15 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg is regulated by the Portal Fischerei (official federal-state fisheries portal). Check the official Germany regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Elbe von Lauenburg bis Geesthacht 12.9 km · Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede 17.7 km · Burgsee 19.3 km · Boissower See 35.4 km · Schaalsee 35.4 km · Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker 35.4 km · Neuenkirchener See 37 km · Probst Jesarer See 37 km · Bentiner See 41.8 km · Woezer See 41.8 km · Lankower See 43.5 km · Mechower See 43.5 km
See how Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg stacks up: best zander lakes in Germany · best northern pike lakes in Germany · best european perch lakes in Germany · best common carp lakes in Germany
Browse all Germany fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) waterway surveys. 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.