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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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17.5-acre lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The lake tops out around 2.5 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 Hofsee 6,9 Hektar hinter 1.3 km Uferlinie. Das Becken ist einfach (Uferindex 1.4) — fast eine Schüssel, die Tiefenlinien zählen mehr als das Ufer. Das gesamte Gewässer ist flacher als ~5 m — Kraut und Beutefische von Ufer zu Ufer. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 0.6 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Krebssee, 1.6 km Richtung Westen.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Hofsee, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 3 m (9 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Flussbarsch und Hecht. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Seenvermessung des LUNG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 0.5 to 2.5 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1 to 2.5 m covers summer, 1 to 2.5 m covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 2 m range, prime in fall. 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.
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 chart-limited; documented 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 1 to 2.5 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 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 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. As the season builds they drop to 1 to 2.5 m, wintering in 1 to 2.5 m. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 1 m range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening. 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 | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Break off the point (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Early season bleak use the shallows, holding in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Even in summer they hold at 0.5 to 2.5 m; winter keeps them in 1 to 2.5 m. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 1 m that grades prime for fall. 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.
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 chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 3 m | dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny dry fly |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | Tiny surface fly, Micro spoon |
| Herbst | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 6.5 m | midday | Break off the point (1 m) | Micro jig, Tiny silver spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Tungsten mormyshka |
Early season common bream use the shallows, holding in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Even in summer they hold at 1 to 2.5 m; winter keeps them in 1 to 2.5 m. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 2 m, prime for fall. Best bite is 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 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 4.5 m | dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 11 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 14 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) |
Start shallow in spring: crucian carp sit in 0.5 to 2.5 m that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 0.5 to 2.5 m covers summer, 1 to 2.5 m covers winter. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 1 m range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
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 chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 4.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 6 m | midday | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Tiny mormyshka |
Spring puts european eel in skinny water — 0.5 to 2.5 m is the zone. Summer fish stay in 0.5 to 2.5 m, and winter fish hold in 1 to 2.5 m. Winter european eel concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 2 m. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark 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 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 6 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 8.5 m | night & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 m | night | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 15 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) |
Hofsee also holds roach (0.5 to 2.5 m in summer), tench (0.5 to 2.5 m in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Hofsee carries 4 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 LALLF Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Angelfischerei) — and special regulations can apply to Hofsee specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coastal fishing requires the applicable fishing documents and compliance with current coastal species, size, season and protected-area rules. Check the live LALLF guidance, local fishery rights, harbour and navigation restrictions, nature-reserve controls, shore access and posted signs before every trip; a DepthScout contour or access lead is never legal permission.
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Hofsee is about 9 ft (3 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.
Hofsee ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 3 Meter (9 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, bleak, common bream, crucian carp, european eel, roach, tench on Hofsee. 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.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. 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 Hofsee is regulated by the LALLF Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (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: LUNG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern lake 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.