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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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5,430.1-acre lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The lake tops out around 72 m. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Auf der Karte umfasst Schaalsee 2 197 Hektar hinter 91.1 km Uferlinie, aufgebrochen durch 11 Inseln. Die Uferlinie ist stark gegliedert (Index 5.5) — Buchten und Landzungen überall, was die befischbare Kante vervielfacht. Etwa 19% der Fläche sind flacher als ~5 m — dort leben Kraut und Beutefische. Von Ende zu Ende misst das Gewässer rund 14.3 km, an der breitesten Stelle 6.4 km. Das nächste kartierte Gewässer ist Neuenkirchener See, 4.8 km Richtung Südosten.
Kostenlose interaktive Tiefenkarte — Schaalsee, Deutschland: Tiefenlinien aus echten Vermessungsdaten bis 72 m (237 Fuß), dazu die besten Angelplätze für Flussbarsch, Hecht und Große Maräne. Die Tiefenlinien basieren auf echten Vermessungsdaten (Seenvermessung des LUNG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). Als Orientierung nutzen, niemals zur Navigation.
In spring, european perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.5 m. Midsummer fish sit out in 2.5 to 8.5 m before dropping to 3.5 to 10 m for winter. Spring european perch concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 1 m. 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.
| 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 | 2.5 to 8.5 m | dawn | Back-bay flat (5 m) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Herbst | 3 to 10 m | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 3.5 to 10 m | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (5 m) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 0.5 to 2.5 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 2.5 to 6 m, and winter fish settle into 1.5 to 4.5 m. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 1 m, 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.
| 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 | Back-bay flat (5 m) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Herbst | 2 to 5.5 m | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3.5 m) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1.5 to 4.5 m | midday | Feeding flat (2 m) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 4.5 to 14 m. Expect a summer slide to 12 to 27 m, then a winter hold in 7.5 to 21 m. Start at Rock reef. It's a rock pile holding about 1.5 m of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 4.5 to 14 m | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (5 m) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Sommer | 12 to 27 m | dawn | Sharp break (16 m) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 9 m | dusk | Rock reef (1.5 m) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7.5 to 21 m | midday & dawn | Sharp break (16 m) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
In spring, vendace run shallow here, mostly 2.5 to 9 m. Summer pushes them deeper, 7.5 to 20 m, and winter fish settle into 4.5 to 15 m. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 16 m, rated prime for summer vendace. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a micro jig fished vertically or a tiny flutter spoon most summer days.
| Saison | Tiefe | Beste Zeit | Einstieg | Köder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frühling | 2.5 to 9 m | dawn & dusk | open water | Micro silver spoon, Tiny white jig |
| Sommer | 7.5 to 20 m | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 m) | Micro jig fished vertically, Tiny flutter spoon |
| Herbst | 2.5 to 11 m | dusk & dawn | open water | Tiny silver spoon, Micro mormyshka |
| Winter | 4.5 to 15 m | midday | Sharp break (16 m) | Tiny ice spoon, Tungsten mormyshka |
Structure-wise the chart holds 14 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 68 m.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Germany waters are set by the LALLF Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Angelfischerei) — and special regulations can apply to Schaalsee specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coastal fishing requires the applicable fishing documents and compliance with current coastal species, size, season and protected-area rules. Check the live LALLF guidance, local fishery rights, harbour and navigation restrictions, nature-reserve controls, shore access and posted signs before every trip; a DepthScout contour or access lead is never legal permission.
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Schaalsee is about 237 ft (72 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.
Schaalsee ist an der tiefsten Stelle etwa 72 Meter (237 Fuß) tief. Die Tiefen stammen aus echten Vermessungen.
Anglers target european perch, northern pike, lake whitefish, vendace on Schaalsee.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Schaalsee is regulated by the LALLF Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (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.
Neuenkirchener See 4.8 km · Boissower See 6.4 km · Goldensee 8 km · Bentiner See 9.7 km · Lankower See 11.3 km · Woezer See 11.3 km · Kleiner See 12.9 km · Großer See 12.9 km · Röggeliner See 12.9 km · Mechower See 12.9 km · Meetzener See 14.5 km · See bei Pokrent 16.1 km
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Browse all Germany fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: LUNG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern lake surveys. 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.