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1,970.7-acre river near Hitzacker. The river tops out around 6.5 m. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Auf der Karte umfasst Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker 798 Hektar hinter 86.4 km Uferlinie, aufgebrochen durch 36 Inseln. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 8.6) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Das gesamte Gewässer ist flacher als ~5 m — Kraut und Beutefische von Ufer zu Ufer. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 19 km, an der breitesten Stelle 9.5 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Probst Jesarer See, 14.5 km Richtung Norden.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 7 m (22 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 6.5 m, and winter fish settle into 2 to 6.5 m. 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2 to 6.5 m | dawn | open water | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 2 to 6.5 m | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 6.5 m | midday & dawn | open water | 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. 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 | open water | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | open water | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | open water | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
In spring, zander run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 6.5 m, and winter fish settle into 2 to 6.5 m. 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.
| 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 6.5 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 2 to 6.5 m | dusk & night | open water | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 6.5 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 6.5 m. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dawn | open water | |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | open water | |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | open water | |
| Winter | 2 to 6.5 m | midday | open water |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 2 to 6.5 m. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 6.5 m through summer, 2 to 6.5 m in winter. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 2 to 6.5 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 2 to 6.5 m | night & midday | open water | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 2 to 6.5 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 2 to 6.5 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Surveyed deep channel at roughly 6.5 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 Dömitz bis Hitzacker specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Germany fishing regulations →
Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 7 Meter (22 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, common carp, burbot on Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker. 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.
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 Dömitz bis Hitzacker 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.
Probst Jesarer See 9 mi · Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede 12 mi · Elbe von Lenzen bis Dömitz 12 mi · Burgsee 14 mi · Rudower See 19 mi · Elbe von Wittenberge bis Schnackenburg 22 mi · Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg 24 mi · Neustädter See 25 mi · Boissower See 27 mi · Woezer See 28 mi · Neuenkirchener See 29 mi · Dümmer See 29 mi
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Browse all Germany fishing maps or 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.