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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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171.1-acre lake in Brandenburg, Germany. The lake tops out around 9 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Auf der Karte umfasst Großer Baalsee 69 Hektar hinter 6.8 km Uferlinie. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 2.3) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Etwa 89% der Fläche sind flacher als ~5 m — dort leben Kraut und Beutefische. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 1.9 km, an der breitesten Stelle 0.8 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Langhagensee, 3.2 km Richtung Nordosten.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Großer Baalsee, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 9 m (30 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Quappe, Flussbarsch und Hecht. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Seenvermessung des Landesamts für Umwelt Brandenburg). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
Come spring, look for bleak tight to the bank in 0.5 to 3 m. They move out to 0.5 to 4.5 m in summer and finish the year down in 2.5 to 9 m. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 1 m that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A tiny surface fly or a micro spoon is the honest summer answer here.
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 | dusk | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny dry fly |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Tiny surface fly, Micro spoon |
| Herbst | 1 to 6.5 m | midday | Break off the point (1 m) | Micro jig, Tiny silver spoon |
| Winter | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Tungsten mormyshka |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 2.5 to 9 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2.5 to 9 m covers summer, 2.5 to 9 m covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 8.5 m range, prime in spring. 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 | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
When the water first warms, common bream slide up into 1 to 4.5 m. By summer they slide out to 2.5 to 7.5 m, and by winter most fish are in 2.5 to 9 m. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 8.5 m that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 11 m | midday | Deep basin (8.5 m) | |
| Winter | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 14 m | midday | Deep basin (8.5 m) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european eel in 1.5 to 6 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 8.5 m before dropping to 2.5 to 9 m for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 8.5 m of water that rates prime for european eel in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
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 6 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 2 to 8.5 m | night & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 m | night | Deep basin (8.5 m) | |
| Winter | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 15 m | midday | Deep basin (8.5 m) |
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 1 to 3.5 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2.5 to 8.5 m, wintering in 2.5 to 9 m. Fall european perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 8.5 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 | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (8.5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2.5 to 9 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (8.5 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 bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 0.5 m, rated prime for spring 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 | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (0.5 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Großer Baalsee also holds roach (1 to 5.5 m in summer), rudd (0.5 to 3.5 m in summer), tench (1 to 3.5 m in summer), white bream (2 to 6 m in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 8.5 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Germany waters are set by the MLEUV Brandenburg (Angelfischerei) — and special regulations can apply to Großer Baalsee specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Germany fishing regulations →
Großer Baalsee is about 30 ft (9 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.
Großer Baalsee ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 9 Meter (30 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target bleak, burbot, common bream, european eel, european perch, northern pike, roach, rudd, tench, white bream on Großer Baalsee.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for bleak in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For bleak, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Großer Baalsee is regulated by the MLEUV Brandenburg (Angelfischerei). Check the official Germany regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Germany fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Landesamt für Umwelt Brandenburg (Seenvermessung). 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.