Obere Havel-Wasserstraße

Obere Havel-Wasserstraße, in Brandenburg, Germany, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Obere Havel-Wasserstraße is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

52.8500, 13.4000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Brandenburg

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Brandenburg. Conditions at Obere Havel-Wasserstraße may vary.

Northern pikeEuropean perchCommon breamCommon roachZanderAsp

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

• For Common bream

  Bream are often bottom feeders, so use a bait that presents well on the lake or riverbed, and pre-bait the area you plan to fish.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Brandenburg.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Obere Havel-Wasserstraße should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Brandenburg before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Obere Havel-Wasserstraße.

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