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9.7-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. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Auf der Karte umfasst Horster See 4 Hektar hinter 0.8 km Uferlinie. Das Becken ist einfach (Uferindex 1.1) — 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. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Vietower See, 1.6 km Richtung Westen.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Horster See, 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.
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 2.5 m. Summer keeps them at 1 to 2.5 m, and they winter in 1 to 2.5 m. Fall european perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 2 m. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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 | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (2 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 |
Start shallow in spring: european eel 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. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 2 m of water that rates prime for european eel in winter. 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 (2 m) | |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 8.5 m | night & dusk | Break off the point (2 m) | |
| Herbst | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 m | night | Break off the point (2 m) | |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 15 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) |
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 2.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 1 to 2.5 m, and winter fish settle into 1 to 2.5 m. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 2 m, rated prime for fall northern pike. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for roach tight to the bank in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Through summer count on 0.5 to 2.5 m; the winter hold is 1 to 2.5 m. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 2 m of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A tiny spoon or a micro jig 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 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 3 m | midday & dusk | Break off the point (2 m) | Micro jig under a float |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1 to 5.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (2 m) | Tiny spoon, Micro jig |
| Herbst | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | midday | Break off the point (2 m) | Tiny jig, Small silver spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 11 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Tungsten mormyshka |
Spring rudd on Horster See hold shallow, usually 0.5 to 2.5 m. By summer they slide out to 0.5 to 2.5 m, and by winter most fish are in 1 to 2.5 m. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 2 m, prime for winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a tiny surface fly or a micro spoon.
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 & dusk | Break off the point (2 m) | Micro jig, Tiny dry fly |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 0.5 to 3.5 m | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (2 m) | Tiny surface fly, Micro spoon |
| Herbst | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Break off the point (2 m) | Micro jig |
| Winter | 1 to 2.5 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 9 m | midday | Deep basin (2 m) | Tiny mormyshka |
3 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 2 m, is the deepest of them.
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 Horster See 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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Horster See 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.
Horster See ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 3 Meter (9 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, european eel, northern pike, roach, rudd on Horster See. 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. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Horster See 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.
Vietower See 1.6 km · Langer See 3.2 km · Torfstich bei Tessin 4.8 km · Hofsee 4.8 km · Karpfenteich 6.4 km · Krebssee 6.4 km · Göldenitzer Teich 8 km · Thelkower Dorfteich 9.7 km · Borgsee 9.7 km · Boocksee 11.3 km · Hofsee 11.3 km · Stassower See 11.3 km
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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.