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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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24-acre river near Voorst. The river tops out around 6 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Voorsterbeek maps at 24 acres behind 8.8 miles of shoreline. A development index of 12.9 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. End to end it runs roughly 3.9 mi, about 0.6 mi across. Fliert sits 4 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Voorsterbeek, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe) tot 2 m, met visstekken voor baars, snoek. 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 2 to 6 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 6 ft, winter 2 to 6 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Measured shallow feeding flat: a feeding flat around 2 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 | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Spring northern pike on Voorsterbeek hold shallow, usually 2 to 6 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 6 ft in summer, 2 to 6 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Measured shallow feeding flat — feeding flat, 2 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 6 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 15 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (2 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Count 2 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Measured deep channel, sits near 6 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 Voorsterbeek specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Voorsterbeek is about 6 ft (2 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 on Voorsterbeek. 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 2 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Voorsterbeek 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.
Fliert 4 mi · Toevoerkanaal Terwolde 6 mi · IJssel 7 mi · Apeldoorns Kanaal 8 mi · Terwoldse Wetering 9 mi · Nijbroekse Wetering 9 mi · Grift 10 mi · Nieuwe Wetering 17 mi · Grote Wetering 17 mi · Puttenerbeek 22 mi · Twenthekanalen 23 mi · Barneveldse Beek 24 mi
See how Voorsterbeek stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Netherlands · best european perch lakes in Netherlands
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.