Lake depth chart
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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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1,049.4-acre lake in Brandenburg, Germany. The lake tops out around 69 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 Großer Stechlinsee 423 Hektar hinter 15.8 km Uferlinie. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 2.2) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Etwa 16% der Fläche sind flacher als ~5 m — dort leben Kraut und Beutefische. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 3.7 km, an der breitesten Stelle 2.4 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Glietzensee, Gr., West, 3.2 km Richtung Norden.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Großer Stechlinsee, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 69 m (227 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Flussbarsch, Hecht, Quappe und mehr. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Seenvermessung des Landesamts für Umwelt Brandenburg). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 1 to 3.5 m that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 2.5 to 8.5 m; cold water stacks them in 3.5 to 10 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a feeding flat in the 1 m range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 3 to 10 m | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | open water | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 0.5 to 2.5 m. As the season builds they drop to 2.5 to 6 m, wintering in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a feeding flat in the 1 m range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3.5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Spring cisco (lake herring) on Großer Stechlinsee hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 m. By summer they slide out to 12 to 24 m, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 18 m. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 3 to 12 m | dawn & dusk | open water | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Sommer | 12 to 24 m | dawn | open water | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 7.5 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 6 to 18 m | dawn | open water | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 7.5 to 21 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 37 m, and winter fish settle into 4.5 to 18 m. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 37 m, rated good for summer burbot. Time it for after dark and midday. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Break off the point (37 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | open water | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
In spring, common carp run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 3 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 1 to 4.5 m before dropping to 3 to 9 m for winter. Spring common carp concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 1 m. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | |
| Winter | 3 to 9 m | midday | open water |
Early season bleak use the shallows, holding in 0.5 to 3 m. Expect a summer slide to 0.5 to 4.5 m, then a winter hold in 3 to 10 m. Put Shallow bay flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 1 m that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a tiny surface fly or a micro spoon and you're in the game.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 3 m | dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny dry fly |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tiny surface fly, Micro spoon |
| Herbst | 1 to 6.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Micro jig, Tiny silver spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 10 m | midday | open water | Tungsten mormyshka |
Großer Stechlinsee also holds common bream (2.5 to 7.5 m in summer), european eel (2 to 8.5 m in summer), roach (1 to 5.5 m in summer), rudd (0.5 to 3.5 m in summer), ruffe (3 to 9 m in summer), tench (1 to 3.5 m in summer), vendace (7.5 to 20 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.
The chart marks 7 structure features on Großer Stechlinsee; the deepest is Deep basin at about 68 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 Stechlinsee specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Germany fishing regulations →
Großer Stechlinsee is about 227 ft (69 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 Stechlinsee ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 69 Meter (227 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, cisco (lake herring), burbot, common carp, bleak, common bream, european eel, roach, rudd, ruffe, tench, vendace, white bream on Großer Stechlinsee.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for bleak in summer. 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 Großer Stechlinsee 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.