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5,303-acre lake near Echtenerbrug. The lake tops out around 13 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The outline encloses 5,281 acres, worked by 16.4 miles of shoreline, broken up by 3 islands. With a 1.6 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. Call it 4.4 mi long by 2.7 mi wide at the broadest reach. If the bite dies, Groote Brekken is 4 mi to the west.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Tjeukemeer, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Provincie Fryslân) tot 4 m, met visstekken voor baars, snoekbaars, snoek. De dieptelijnen zijn berekend uit gemeten bodemhoogten van Rijkswaterstaat en het officiële lokale streefpeil (NAP). Gebruik de kaart als visgids, nooit voor navigatie.
Spring european perch on Tjeukemeer hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 4 to 13 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 13 ft. Put Measured deep-water basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 11 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern).
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 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (7 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Measured depth break (5 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (11 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (11 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring zander on Tjeukemeer hold shallow, usually 3 to 13 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 4 to 13 ft in summer, 4 to 13 ft once it turns cold. Put Measured shallow shoal first on the milk run — a gravel shoal near 3 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait.
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 13 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured shallow shoal (3 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured depth break (5 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Measured depth break (5 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (11 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
When the water first warms, northern pike slide up into 2 to 8 ft. Summer is a 4 to 13 ft game here, winter a 4 to 13 ft one. Start at Measured depth break. It's a drop-off holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage 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 | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (7 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured depth break (5 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured depth break (5 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 15 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (7 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Spring common carp on Tjeukemeer hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 13 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 13 ft. The chart's best answer is Measured deep-water basin — deep basin, 11 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in 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 | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (7 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (7 ft) | |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (7 ft) | |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (11 ft) |
Tjeukemeer carries 8 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Measured deep-water basin, about 11 ft down.
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 Tjeukemeer specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Tjeukemeer is about 13 ft (4 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, zander, northern pike, common carp on Tjeukemeer. 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 deep-water basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. 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 Tjeukemeer 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.
Groote Brekken 4 mi · Brandemeer 5 mi · Langweerderwielen 6 mi · Koevordermeer 6 mi · Oudeweg 6 mi · Slotermeer 7 mi · Jentjemeer 7 mi · Langstaartenpoel 8 mi · Oudhof 8 mi · Witte en Zwarte Brekken 9 mi · Sneekermeer 9 mi · Terkaplesterpoelen 10 mi
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Browse all Netherlands fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Province of Fryslân measured lake-depth surveys and official lake boundaries. 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.