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Eemshaven-Dollard Wadden Coast maps Mainland Wadden coast from Eemshaven toward the Dollard at an angler-useful scale, using the clipped official Rijkswaterstaat waterbody and gridded bathymetry rather than a modeled basin. The water tops out around 39 ft. The depth chart comes from Rijkswaterstaat bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Traced from the shoreline, Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden Coast runs 16,802 acres with 40.3 miles of edge. The 2.2 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. About 78% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 18.1 mi, about 3 mi across. The nearest mapped water is Zoutkamperlaag–Groninger Wad East, 4 mi to the north.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden 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.
Start shallow in spring: atlantic herring sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 12 to 39 ft, and winter fish settle into 12 to 39 ft. The spot to know is RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone, a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates good for atlantic herring in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a herring feather rig or a small silver jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 12 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (20 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (20 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 12 to 39 ft | midday | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (20 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Come spring, look for european flounder tight to the bank in 5 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 6 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 12 to 39 ft. Start at RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone. It's a feeding flat holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A bottom jig with spinner blade is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 39 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (20 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 12 to 39 ft | midday | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (20 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Start shallow in spring: european plaice sit in 8 to 35 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 39 ft; cold water stacks them in 12 to 39 ft. Top water on the chart: RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone, a feeding flat in the 6 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 8 to 39 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 12 to 39 ft | midday | open water |
Early season common sole use the shallows, holding in 6 to 30 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 30 ft; winter keeps them in 11 to 39 ft. The chart's best answer is RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone — feeding flat, 6 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is the evening. Tie on a light rolling-lead rig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 30 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Tiny bottom jig |
| Summer | 3 to 30 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Light rolling-lead rig |
| Fall | 8 to 39 ft | dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 11 to 39 ft | night | open water |
Start shallow in spring: whiting sit in 11 to 39 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 11 to 39 ft covers summer, 8 to 39 ft covers winter. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small vertical jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 11 to 39 ft | dawn | open water | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 7 to 39 ft | dusk | open water | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 8 to 39 ft | dusk | open water | Compact vertical jig |
Start shallow in spring: european seabass sit in 3 to 25 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 39 ft. The spot to know is RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone, a feeding flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for european seabass in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a surface lure or a paddle-tail soft plastic until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Paddle-tail soft plastic, Shallow minnow plug |
| Summer | 2 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone (6 ft) | Surface lure, Paddle-tail soft plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim metal lure, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 7 to 39 ft | midday | open water | Slow soft-plastic shad, Suspending minnow |
Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden Coast also holds european smelt (12 to 39 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 Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden Coast; the deepest is RWS bathymetry-derived fishing zone at about 20 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 Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden Coast specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden Coast is about 39 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 Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden 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 feeding flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for european flounder in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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 Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden 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.
Zoutkamperlaag–Groninger Wad East 4 mi · Rottum Coast 9 mi · Eems-Dollard (kustwater) 11 mi · Schiermonnikoog Coast 12 mi · Huibertgat–Lauwers Offshore 12 mi · Zoutkamperlaag–Groninger Wad West 16 mi · Friesche Zeegat Offshore 21 mi · Lauwersoog–Eemshaven Wadden Coast 21 mi · Bergumermeer 23 mi · De Leijen 25 mi · Eems-Dollard 25 mi · Wijde Ee (De Veenhoop) 26 mi
See how Eemshaven–Dollard Wadden 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 measured bed elevations and official target water levels, 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.