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216.3-acre lake in Brandenburg, Germany. The lake tops out around 7 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Auf der Karte umfasst Salzsee 87 Hektar hinter 5.5 km Uferlinie. Die Uferlinie ist mäßig gegliedert (Index 1.7) — genug Landzungen und Buchten zum Abfischen. Etwa 87% der Fläche sind flacher als ~5 m — dort leben Kraut und Beutefische. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 1.9 km, an der breitesten Stelle 1.1 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Borker See, 1.6 km Richtung Norden.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Salzsee, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 7 m (23 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Flussbarsch, Hecht, Zander und mehr. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Seenvermessung des Landesamts für Umwelt Brandenburg). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
Early season common bream use the shallows, holding in 1 to 4.5 m. Summer is a 2 to 7 m game here, winter a 2 to 7 m one. The chart's best answer is Shallow feeding flat — feeding flat, 6 m, prime for summer. Best bite is 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 4.5 m | dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 7.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (6 m) | |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 11 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) | |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 14 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) |
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 1 to 3.5 m that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 2 to 7 m; cold water stacks them in 2 to 7 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 1 m range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 1 to 3.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Sommer | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Deep basin (6.5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 10 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Deep basin (6.5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring roach on Salzsee hold shallow, usually 0.5 to 3 m. By summer they slide out to 1 to 5.5 m, and by winter most fish are in 2 to 7 m. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 1 m, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a tiny spoon or a micro jig.
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 3 m | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Micro jig under a float |
| Sommer | 1 to 5.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tiny spoon, Micro jig |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 2.5 to 8.5 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) | Tiny jig, Small silver spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 11 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) | Tungsten mormyshka |
Spring puts european eel in skinny water — 1.5 to 6 m is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 1.5 to 7 m, wintering in 2 to 7 m. Winter european eel concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 6.5 m. 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 | 1.5 to 6 m | dusk & night | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Sommer | 1.5 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 2 to 8.5 m | night & dusk | Break off the point (1 m) | |
| Herbst | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 m | night | Deep basin (6.5 m) | |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 5.5 to 15 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 0.5 to 2.5 m. As the season builds they drop to 2.5 to 6 m, wintering in 1.5 to 4.5 m. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 1 m range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 0.5 to 2.5 m | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Sommer | 2.5 to 6 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (6 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Break off the point (1 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for rudd tight to the bank in 0.5 to 2.5 m. Expect a summer slide to 0.5 to 3.5 m, then a winter hold in 2 to 7 m. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 1 m of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A tiny surface fly or a micro spoon 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 | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Micro jig, Tiny dry fly |
| Sommer | 0.5 to 3.5 m | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 m) | Tiny surface fly, Micro spoon |
| Herbst | 1.5 to 5.5 m | midday | Break off the point (1 m) | Micro jig |
| Winter | 2 to 7 m chart-limited; documented 3.5 to 9 m | midday | Deep basin (6.5 m) | Tiny mormyshka |
Salzsee also holds white bream (2 to 6 m in summer), ruffe (2 to 7 m in summer), tench (1 to 3.5 m in summer), zander (2 to 7 m in summer), bleak (0.5 to 4.5 m in summer), common carp (1 to 4.5 m in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
7 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 6.5 m, is the deepest of them.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Germany waters are set by the MLEUV Brandenburg (Angelfischerei) — and special regulations can apply to Salzsee specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Germany fishing regulations →
Salzsee is about 23 ft (7 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.
Salzsee ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 7 Meter (23 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target common bream, european perch, roach, european eel, northern pike, rudd, white bream, ruffe, tench, zander, bleak, common carp on Salzsee. This isn't a survey of the lake — none is on record for it — but an informed estimate from the species listed for the nearest surveyed lakes in the region, filtered to this lake's depth and habitat.
Shallow feeding flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for common bream in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For common bream, 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 Salzsee is regulated by the MLEUV Brandenburg (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.
Borker See 1.6 km · Obersee 3.2 km · Königsberger See 4.8 km · Untersee 6.4 km · Klempowsee 11.3 km · Bückwitzser See 14.5 km · Katerbower See 16.1 km · Dranser See 24.1 km · Kalksee b. Binenwalde 24.1 km · Dreetzer See 25.7 km · Tornowsee 25.7 km · Teetzensee 27.4 km
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Browse all Germany fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Landesamt für Umwelt Brandenburg (Seenvermessung). 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.