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775-acre lake near Lemmer. The lake tops out around 34 ft. 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:
The outline encloses 772 acres, worked by 6 miles of shoreline. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. Tip to tip the water measures near 2.5 mi with a 1-mi widest point. Its nearest charted neighbour, Brandemeer, is 1 mi to the northwest.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Groote Brekken, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Provincie Fryslân) tot 10 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.
Spring european perch on Groote Brekken hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 8 to 28 ft in summer and finish the year down in 12 to 33 ft. Put Measured deep-water basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 34 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern).
| 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 | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring zander on Groote Brekken hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 34 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 34 ft. Put Measured deep-water basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 34 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait.
| 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 | 10 to 34 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 10 to 34 ft | dusk & night | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 10 to 34 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
When the water first warms, northern pike slide up into 2 to 8 ft. Summer is an 8 to 20 ft game here, winter a 5 to 15 ft one. Start at Measured shallow feeding flat. It's a feeding flat holding about 4 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage rigged through the warm months.
| 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 | 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 common carp on Groote Brekken hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 30 ft. The chart's best answer is Measured shallow feeding flat — feeding flat, 4 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| 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 | 10 to 30 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (34 ft) |
Groote Brekken carries 2 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Measured deep-water basin, about 34 ft down.
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 Groote Brekken specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Groote Brekken is about 34 ft (10 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target european perch, zander, northern pike, common carp on Groote Brekken. 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 34 ft of water that rates prime for zander in winter. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Groote Brekken 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.
Brandemeer 1 mi · Slotermeer 4 mi · Tjeukemeer 4 mi · Koevordermeer 5 mi · Langweerderwielen 6 mi · Fluessen-Heegermeer 7 mi · Oudeweg 7 mi · Oudhof 8 mi · Jentjemeer 8 mi · Idzegaasterpoel 8 mi · Langstaartenpoel 9 mi · Witte en Zwarte Brekken 9 mi
See how Groote Brekken stacks up: best zander lakes in Netherlands · best northern pike lakes in Netherlands · best european perch lakes in Netherlands · best common carp lakes in Netherlands
Browse all Netherlands fishing maps or 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.