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115.4-acre river in Brandenburg, Germany. The river tops out around 4.5 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Auf der Karte umfasst Havel bei Ketzin 47 Hektar hinter 13.5 km Uferlinie. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 5.6) — 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 4.7 km, an der breitesten Stelle 1.6 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Göttinsee, 1.6 km Richtung Westen.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Havel bei Ketzin, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 4 m (14 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Flussbarsch, Hecht, Zander 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. Summer pushes them deeper, 1 to 4.5 m, and winter fish settle into 1 to 4.5 m. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 1 m of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 1 to 4.5 m before dropping to 1 to 4.5 m for winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 1 m of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
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 | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: zander sit in 1 to 4.5 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1 to 4.5 m covers summer, 1 to 4.5 m covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 2 m of water that rates prime for zander in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. Throw a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait 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 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 4.5 m | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (1 m) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Herbst | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 12 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (1 m) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 6 to 12 m | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (2 m) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.5 m. Summer keeps them at 1 to 4.5 m, and they winter in 1 to 4.5 m. Spring burbot concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 2 m. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
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 chart-limited; documented 7.5 to 21 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (2 m) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 15 to 37 m | night & midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Herbst | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 9 to 24 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (2 m) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 4.5 to 18 m | night & dusk | Deep basin (2 m) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
In spring, common carp run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 3 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 1 to 4.5 m, and winter fish settle into 1 to 4.5 m. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 1 m, rated prime for spring common carp. 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 bay flat (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | |
| Winter | 1 to 4.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 9 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) |
Havel bei Ketzin carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 2 m down.
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 Havel bei Ketzin specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Germany fishing regulations →
Havel bei Ketzin is about 14 ft (4 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.
Havel bei Ketzin ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 4 Meter (14 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, zander, burbot, common carp on Havel bei Ketzin.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. 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 Havel bei Ketzin 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.
Göttinsee 1.6 km · Schlänitzsee 3.2 km · Havel mit Zernseen bei Phöben 3.2 km · Wublitz 4.8 km · Sacrow-Paretzer Kanal 6.4 km · Großer Zernsee 6.4 km · Fahrländer See 8 km · Großer Plessower See 8 km · Trebelsee 8 km · Havel zw. Schwielow- u. Zernsee 9.7 km · Krampnitzsee b. Potsdam; Havel 9.7 km · Glindowersee 11.3 km
See how Havel bei Ketzin 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: 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.