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Texel Coast is a 724-acre Dutch saltwater fishing section with official Rijkswaterstaat bathymetry, evidence-scoped fish targets, and mapped depth-derived fishing spots. The water tops out around 40 ft. The depth chart comes from Rijkswaterstaat bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Texel Coast maps at 724 acres behind 4.4 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 72% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 1.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.9 mi at the beam. Marsdiep Offshore sits 5 mi west — the closest neighbouring chart.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Texel Coast, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Rijkswaterstaat) tot 12 m, met visstekken voor haring, bot. De dieptelijnen zijn berekend uit gemeten bodemhoogten van Rijkswaterstaat en het officiële lokale streefpeil (NAP). Gebruik de kaart als visgids, nooit voor navigatie.
The roster combines Wadden Sea station records and long-running regional monitoring, filtered to this saltwater habitat. It does not imply equal abundance across a tidal basin. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| Haring (Atlantic Herring) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Bot (European Flounder) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Schol (European Plaice) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Tong (Common Sole) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Wijting (Whiting) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Zeebaars (European Seabass) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Spiering (European Smelt) | coastal monitoring | — |
| Paling (European Eel) | coastal monitoring | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season atlantic herring use the shallows, holding in 5 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 12 to 40 ft, then a winter hold in 12 to 40 ft. Put RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone first on the milk run — a deep basin near 40 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a herring feather rig or a small silver jig and you're in the game.
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 | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 12 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 12 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
In spring, european flounder run shallow here, mostly 5 to 25 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 12 to 40 ft. RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for spring european flounder. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bottom jig with spinner blade 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 | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (25 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 12 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 50 ft | midday | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Small bottom jig |
When the water first warms, european plaice slide up into 8 to 35 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 40 ft, and by winter most fish are in 12 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone: a feeding flat around 17 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace rigged through the warm months.
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 | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 50 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 12 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 80 ft | midday | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) |
Start shallow in spring: common sole sit in 6 to 30 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 30 ft covers summer, 11 to 40 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone, a feeding flat in the 17 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a light rolling-lead rig 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 30 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Tiny bottom jig |
| Summer | 3 to 30 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Light rolling-lead rig |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 11 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 70 ft | night | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) |
When the water first warms, whiting slide up into 11 to 40 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 11 to 40 ft, winter 9 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone: a deep basin around 40 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a small vertical jig rigged through the warm months.
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 | 11 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 11 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 70 ft | dawn | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 7 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 60 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 9 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 70 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Early season european seabass use the shallows, holding in 3 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 2 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 7 to 40 ft. Put RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone first on the milk run — a deep basin near 40 ft that grades good for winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a surface lure or a paddle-tail soft plastic and you're in the game.
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 | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Paddle-tail soft plastic, Shallow minnow plug |
| Summer | 2 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (17 ft) | Surface lure, Paddle-tail soft plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim metal lure, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 7 to 40 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 55 ft | midday | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (40 ft) | Slow soft-plastic shad, Suspending minnow |
Texel Coast also holds european smelt (12 to 40 ft in summer), european eel (6 to 28 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 4 structure features on Texel Coast; the deepest is RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone at about 40 ft.
Access data: Rijkswaterstaat Fairway Information Services. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Netherlands waters are set by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO — recreational saltwater fishing) — and special regulations can apply to Texel Coast specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Texel Coast is about 40 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Rijkswaterstaat bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Wageningen Marine Research — Dutch Wadden Sea monitoring informs the atlantic herring, european flounder, european plaice, common sole, whiting, european seabass, european smelt, european eel roster for Texel Coast. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 40 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic herring in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For atlantic herring, 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 Texel Coast is regulated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO — recreational saltwater fishing). Check the official Netherlands regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Marsdiep Offshore 5 mi · Marsdiep Outer Tidal Basin 6 mi · Marsdiep Inner Tidal Basin 11 mi · Vlieland Coast 14 mi · Vlie Inner Tidal Basin 15 mi · Vlie Outer Tidal Basin 15 mi · North Holland Coast 16 mi · Den Helder–Harlingen Wadden Coast 16 mi · North Holland Stable Coast 22 mi · Borndiep–Pinkegat West Inner 22 mi · Vlie Offshore 23 mi · Borndiep–Pinkegat West Outer 29 mi
See how Texel Coast stacks up: best atlantic herring lakes in Netherlands · best european flounder lakes in Netherlands · best european seabass lakes in Netherlands · best common sole lakes in Netherlands
Browse all Netherlands fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Rijkswaterstaat coastal and vaklodingen surveys, 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.