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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
Recent public catches load as you reach this section.
94-acre river near Epe. 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.
Drawn out, this is 94 acres of water rimmed by 52.8 miles of bank, with 5 islands in the mix. A development index of 38.9 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. Tip to tip the water measures near 39.2 mi with a 12.8-mi widest point. For a second option, Schuitenbeek lies 9 mi west.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Nieuwe Wetering, 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.
Spring puts european perch in skinny water — 1 to 5 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 5 ft. Spring european perch concentrate at Measured shallow feeding flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 2 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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 | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 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 (2 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 (2 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 1 to 5 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 5 ft. Measured shallow feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 2 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 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 (2 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 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 (2 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: common carp in 1 to 5 ft. The depth story barely changes: 1 to 5 ft through summer, 2 to 5 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Measured shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for 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 (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | open water |
The chart marks 2 structure features on Nieuwe Wetering; the deepest is Measured deep channel at about 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 Nieuwe Wetering specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Nieuwe Wetering 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 Nieuwe Wetering. 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 2 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Nieuwe Wetering 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.
Schuitenbeek 9 mi · Hoevelakense Beek 10 mi · Barneveldse Beek 10 mi · Esvelderbeek 11 mi · Randmeren-oost 11 mi · Grift 12 mi · Apeldoorns Kanaal 13 mi · De Wiel 13 mi · Nijbroekse Wetering 14 mi · Lunterse Beek 14 mi · Toevoerkanaal Terwolde 14 mi · Terwoldse Wetering 15 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.