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Rating depth structure for atlantic herring.
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250-acre river near Wemeldinge. The river tops out around 29 ft. 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.
Traced from the shoreline, Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland runs 250 acres with 8.3 miles of edge. The 3.7 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. About 39% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 3.7 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.5 mi at the beam. The nearest mapped water is Eastern Oosterschelde, 6 mi to the northeast.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Rijkswaterstaat) tot 9 m, met visstekken voor haring, bot, geep. De dieptelijnen zijn berekend uit gemeten bodemhoogten van Rijkswaterstaat en het officiële lokale streefpeil (NAP). Gebruik de kaart als visgids, nooit voor navigatie.
Spring puts atlantic herring in skinny water — 5 to 25 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 9 to 29 ft; cold water stacks them in 9 to 29 ft. Shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 10 ft, rated good for spring atlantic herring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A herring feather rig or a small silver jig 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (10 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 9 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 7 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | open water | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Spring european flounder on Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland hold shallow, usually 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 5 to 29 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 29 ft. Put Shallow feeding flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 10 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bottom jig with spinner blade.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | Shallow feeding flat (10 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 5 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (10 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 6 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Shallow feeding flat (10 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 50 ft | midday | Shallow feeding flat (10 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Start shallow in spring: garfish sit in 1 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 2 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 9 to 29 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | open water | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | open water |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Surveyed deep channel at roughly 29 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Netherlands waters are set by the Sportvisserij Nederland (VISpas & VISplanner) — and special regulations can apply to Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland is about 29 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.
Anglers target atlantic herring, european flounder, garfish on Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland. 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.
Shallow feeding flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for european flounder in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For atlantic herring, 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 Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland is regulated by the Sportvisserij Nederland (VISpas & VISplanner). Check the official Netherlands regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Eastern Oosterschelde 6 mi · Middle Westerschelde 8 mi · Eastern Westerschelde 10 mi · Zoommeer, Eendracht 10 mi · Bathse Spuikanaal 11 mi · Western Oosterschelde 11 mi · Antwerps kanaalpand 12 mi · Veerse Meer 13 mi · Volkerak 15 mi · Westerschelde Mouth 15 mi · Kanaal Gent Terneuzen 17 mi · Grevelingenmeer 17 mi
See how Kanaal door Zuid-Beveland stacks up: best atlantic herring lakes in Netherlands · best european flounder lakes in Netherlands · best garfish lakes in Netherlands
Browse all Netherlands fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Rijkswaterstaat Zeeland 10 m survey grid and Kadaster TOP10NL water geometry, CC0. 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.