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243-acre lake near Earnewâld. The lake tops out around 17 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Drawn out, this is 242 acres of water rimmed by 4.6 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2.1) — enough points and pockets to pattern. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.9 mi with a 0.8-mi widest point. The nearest mapped water is Wijde Ee (Grou), 4 mi to the west.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Wijde Ee (Earnewâld), Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Provincie Fryslân) tot 5 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.
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 17 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 17 ft. Top water on the chart: Measured deep-water basin, a deep basin in the 17 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Start shallow in spring: zander sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 17 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 17 ft. Top water on the chart: Measured deep-water basin, a deep basin in the 17 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | dusk & night | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | dusk & dawn | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | Vertical jig / mormyshka with bait, Slow blade bait |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 2 to 8 ft. As the season builds they drop to 5 to 17 ft, wintering in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Measured shallow feeding flat, a feeding flat in the 4 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
In spring, common carp run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 3 to 15 ft before dropping to 5 to 17 ft for winter. Winter common carp concentrate at Measured deep-water basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 17 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Measured shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) | |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Measured deep-water basin (17 ft) |
Count 2 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Measured deep-water basin, sits near 17 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 Wijde Ee (Earnewâld) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Wijde Ee (Earnewâld) is about 17 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target european perch, zander, northern pike, common carp on Wijde Ee (Earnewâld). 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 17 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. 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 Wijde Ee (Earnewâld) 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.
Wijde Ee (Grou) 4 mi · Pikmeer 5 mi · De Leijen 5 mi · Wijde Ee (De Veenhoop) 5 mi · Bergumermeer 7 mi · Terkaplesterpoelen 9 mi · Terhornstermeer 9 mi · Sneekermeer 11 mi · Langstaartenpoel 12 mi · Jentjemeer 13 mi · Oudeweg 13 mi · Langweerderwielen 14 mi
See how Wijde Ee (Earnewâld) stacks up: best zander lakes in Netherlands · best northern pike lakes in Netherlands · best european perch lakes in Netherlands · best common carp lakes in Netherlands
Browse all Netherlands fishing maps or 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.