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929-acre lake near Woudsend. The lake tops out around 18 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Traced from the shoreline, Koevordermeer runs 925 acres with 8.1 miles of edge, with 2 islands in the mix. Index 1.9 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. Call it 2.6 mi long by 1 mi wide at the broadest reach. For a second option, Langweerderwielen lies 2 mi northeast.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Koevordermeer, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Provincie Fryslân) tot 5 m, met visstekken voor baars, snoekbaars, snoek. De dieptelijnen zijn berekend uit gemeten bodemhoogten van Rijkswaterstaat en het officiële lokale streefpeil (NAP). Gebruik de kaart als visgids, nooit voor navigatie.
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 5 to 18 ft before dropping to 5 to 18 ft for winter. Fall european perch concentrate at Measured deep-water basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 18 ft. 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
In spring, zander run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 5 to 18 ft before dropping to 5 to 18 ft for winter. Winter zander concentrate at Measured deep-water basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 18 ft. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & night | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Measured shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (3 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 18 ft. Top water on the chart: Measured deep-water basin, a deep basin in the 18 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (3 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (3 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) | |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (18 ft) |
Koevordermeer carries 2 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Measured deep-water basin, about 18 ft down.
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 Koevordermeer specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Koevordermeer is about 18 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target european perch, zander, northern pike, common carp on Koevordermeer. 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.
Measured deep-water basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 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 Koevordermeer 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.
Langweerderwielen 2 mi · Oudhof 3 mi · Slotermeer 3 mi · Oudeweg 4 mi · Jentjemeer 4 mi · Witte en Zwarte Brekken 4 mi · Langstaartenpoel 4 mi · Brandemeer 4 mi · Groote Brekken 5 mi · Idzegaasterpoel 5 mi · Tjeukemeer 6 mi · Sneekermeer 6 mi
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Browse all Netherlands fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Province of Fryslân measured lake-depth surveys and official lake boundaries. 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.