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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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66-acre river near Woudenberg. The river tops out around 5 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 66 acres wrapped in 31.3 miles of bank, broken up by 3 islands. An index of 27.5 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. Call it 7.8 mi long by 2.9 mi wide at the broadest reach. Valleikanaal sits 2 mi southeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
Vis- en dieptekaart van Woudenbergse Grift, Nederland: gemeten dieptelijnen (Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe) tot 2 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.
Early season european perch use the shallows, holding in 1 to 5 ft. Even in summer they hold at 1 to 5 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 5 ft. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) and you're in the game.
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 | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 28 ft | dawn | open water | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 33 ft | midday | open water | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 1 to 5 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 5 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 5 ft. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.
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 | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 15 ft | midday | open water | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Early season common carp use the shallows, holding in 1 to 5 ft. Even in summer they hold at 1 to 5 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 5 ft. In summer the feeding windows fall 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 | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | open water | |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 18 ft | midday | open water | |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | midday | open water |
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 Woudenbergse Grift specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Netherlands fishing regulations →
Woudenbergse Grift is about 5 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, common carp on Woudenbergse Grift. 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.
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 Woudenbergse Grift 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.
Valleikanaal 2 mi · Lunterse Beek 3 mi · Heiligenbergerbeek 4 mi · Esvelderbeek 6 mi · Barneveldse Beek 6 mi · Hoevelakense Beek 7 mi · Malewetering 8 mi · De Wiel 10 mi · Praamgracht 11 mi · Haarsewetering 11 mi · Eem 11 mi · Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Betuwepand 11 mi
See how Woudenbergse Grift stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Netherlands · best european perch lakes in Netherlands · best common carp 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.