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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
Recent public catches load as you reach this section.
30-acre river near Hoogland. The river tops out around 5 ft. 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.
On the chart, Malewetering draws 30 acres inside 18.3 miles of shoreline — one island included. With a shoreline index of 24, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Figure 4.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.8 mi at the beam. For a second option, Haarsewetering lies 3 mi northwest.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Malewetering, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe) tot 2 m, met visstekken voor baars, snoek, karper. 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 1 to 5 ft. Summer keeps them at 1 to 5 ft, and they winter in 2 to 5 ft. Measured shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 1 ft, rated prime for spring european perch. Time it for early morning. 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 1 to 5 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 5 ft, and they winter in 2 to 5 ft. Spring northern pike concentrate at Measured shallow feeding flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 1 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 15 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1 to 5 ft covers summer, 2 to 5 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Measured shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 1 ft of water that rates prime for common carp in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (1 ft) | |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | open water |
Structure-wise the chart holds 2 features, led in depth by Measured deep channel at roughly 5 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 Malewetering specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Malewetering is about 5 ft (2 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 european perch, northern pike, common carp on Malewetering. 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 shallow feeding flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 1 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. 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 Malewetering 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.
Haarsewetering 3 mi · De Wiel 4 mi · Eem 4 mi · Heiligenbergerbeek 4 mi · Praamgracht 4 mi · Bloklandswetering 5 mi · Noorderwetering 5 mi · Esvelderbeek 6 mi · Eemnesservaart 6 mi · Hoevelakense Beek 6 mi · Schuitenbeek 7 mi · Woudenbergse Grift 8 mi
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Browse all Netherlands fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe measured cross-sections, managed water levels, and official water polygons, 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.