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226-acre river near Leusden. The river 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The drawn water covers 226 acres wrapped in 52 miles of bank. An index of 24.7 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. Tip to tip the water measures near 19 mi with a 2.7-mi widest point. Its nearest charted neighbour, Lunterse Beek, is 2 mi to the northeast.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Valleikanaal, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe) tot 4 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.
When the water first warms, european perch slide up into 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 13 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 13 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Measured shallow feeding flat: a feeding flat around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) 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 | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring northern pike on Valleikanaal hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 13 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 13 ft. The chart's best answer is Measured shallow feeding flat — feeding flat, 5 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage.
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 (5 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (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 (5 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for common carp tight to the bank in 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 3 to 13 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 13 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Measured shallow feeding flat: a feeding flat around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 18 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | open water |
When the water first warms, zander slide up into 3 to 13 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 4 to 13 ft, winter 4 to 13 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Measured shallow feeding flat: a feeding flat around 5 ft that scores good in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Keep a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait 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 | 3 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | 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 shallow feeding flat (5 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | open water | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
The chart marks 2 structure features on Valleikanaal; the deepest is Measured deep channel at about 13 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 Valleikanaal specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Valleikanaal 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, northern pike, common carp, zander on Valleikanaal. 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 5 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 Valleikanaal 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.
Lunterse Beek 2 mi · Woudenbergse Grift 2 mi · Heiligenbergerbeek 6 mi · Barneveldse Beek 6 mi · Esvelderbeek 7 mi · Hoevelakense Beek 8 mi · Malewetering 10 mi · Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand 10 mi · Nederrijn, Lek 10 mi · De Wiel 12 mi · Praamgracht 13 mi · Haarsewetering 13 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.