River depth chart
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Rating depth structure for zander.
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1,986.1-acre river near Tangermünde. The river tops out around 5 m. 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.
Auf der Karte umfasst Elbe von Tangermünde bis Sandau 804 Hektar hinter 97.8 km Uferlinie, aufgebrochen durch 70 Inseln. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 9.7) — 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 31.2 km, an der breitesten Stelle 3.9 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Untere Havel von Rathenow bis Grütz, 19.3 km Richtung Osten.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Elbe von Tangermünde bis Sandau, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 5 m (16 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 1.5 to 5 m, wintering in 1.5 to 5 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 | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | open water | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | open water | 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 1.5 to 5 m; cold water stacks them in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | open water | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 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 |
Spring puts zander in skinny water — 1 to 4.5 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 1.5 to 5 m, wintering in 1.5 to 5 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 | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | open water | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 1.5 to 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 1.5 to 5 m. 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 | open water | |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | open water | |
| Herbst | 1 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | open water | |
| Winter | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 9 m | midday | open water |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 1.5 to 5 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1.5 to 5 m covers summer, 1 to 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 | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | open water | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 1 to 5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Elbe von Tangermünde bis Sandau; the deepest is Surveyed deep channel at about 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 Tangermünde bis Sandau 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 Tangermünde bis Sandau is about 16 ft (5 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 Tangermünde bis Sandau ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 5 Meter (16 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, common carp, burbot on Elbe von Tangermünde bis Sandau. 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 Tangermünde bis Sandau 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.
Untere Havel von Rathenow bis Grütz 19.3 km · Elbe von Rogätz bis Kehnert 22.5 km · Untere Havel von Grütz bis Garz 22.5 km · Gülper See 22.5 km · Elbe von Sandau bis Werben 24.1 km · Wolzensee 24.1 km · Hohennauener See 25.7 km · Untere Havel bei Havelberg 27.4 km · Ferchesarer See 29 km · Witzker See 30.6 km · Tieckowsee; (Havel) 33.8 km · Elbe bei Werben und Rühstädt 33.8 km
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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.