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1,534.1-acre river near Bleckede. The river tops out around 6.5 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Auf der Karte umfasst Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede 621 Hektar hinter 77.4 km Uferlinie, aufgebrochen durch 15 Inseln. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 8.8) — 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 17.9 km, an der breitesten Stelle 3.4 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Burgsee, 8 km Richtung Norden.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 6 m (21 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.
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 1 to 3.5 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 6.5 m, wintering in 2 to 6.5 m. Spring european perch concentrate at Shallow feeding flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 4 m. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) covers the summer program.
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 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 0.5 to 2.5 m is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 2.5 to 6 m; cold water stacks them in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 4 m, rated prime for winter northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| 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 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Spring puts zander in skinny water — 1 to 4.5 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 6.5 m, wintering in 2 to 6.5 m. Summer zander concentrate at Shallow feeding flat, a good-rated feeding flat around 4 m. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. A vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait covers the summer program.
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 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 2 to 6.5 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 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: common carp in 0.5 to 3 m. As the season builds they drop to 1 to 4.5 m, wintering in 2 to 6.5 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in the 4 m range, prime in summer. 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Shallow feeding flat (4 m) | |
| Winter | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 9 m | midday | open water |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 2 to 6.5 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 6.5 m covers summer, 1.5 to 6.5 m covers winter. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | open water | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 2 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 1.5 to 6.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
4 pieces of structure are mapped here — Surveyed deep channel, around 6.5 m, is the deepest of them.
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 Hitzacker bis Bleckede 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 Hitzacker bis Bleckede is about 21 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.
Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 6 Meter (21 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, common carp, burbot on Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede. 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 13 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Hitzacker bis Bleckede 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.
Burgsee 8 km · Elbe von Dömitz bis Hitzacker 17.7 km · Elbe von Bleckede bis Lauenburg 17.7 km · Probst Jesarer See 20.9 km · Elbe von Lauenburg bis Geesthacht 32.2 km · Boissower See 35.4 km · Elbe von Lenzen bis Dömitz 35.4 km · Neuenkirchener See 37 km · Schaalsee 38.6 km · Woezer See 38.6 km · Bentiner See 40.2 km · Dümmer See 43.5 km
See how Elbe von Hitzacker bis Bleckede 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.