Scharmützelsee (fishing lake)

Fishing at Scharmützelsee

Lake Scharmützelsee offers a wide range of fishing opportunities and is a popular destination for anglers from the region and beyond. Almost all angling-relevant fish species such as eel, zander, pike, carp, catfish and many more can be caught here. Boat anglers in particular get their money's worth, as many of the shore areas are privately owned or used for other purposes. For anglers who still want to go bank fishing, there are also a few accessible spots that require a little pioneering spirit.

Fish species and fishing opportunities 

The lake is known for its large zander population, which is particularly active at dusk and at night. To catch this capital fish, the use of a steel leader is recommended to ward off pike, which are also found in the region. But it's not just zander and pike that provide exciting moments, perch also have a firm place here. The submerged elevations, such as the Pieskower Unterwasserberg and the Diensdorfer Berg, are hotspots for anglers looking for perch. Properly guided lures such as lures or rubber fish up to 8 cm in length can quickly result in a “strike on strike” catch.

Night fishing

For anglers who want to use the night hours for their catch, the Scharmützelsee offers an additional challenge and an attractive opportunity for big catches. Eels in particular are active on warm summer nights and can be attracted with the right bait such as dewworm or redworm. Catching an eel at night under the stars is a very special experience. The catfish, the largest native freshwater fish, has also settled in the Scharmützelsee. With a size of over two meters, the catfish is a real fighter and can be caught especially at night when it goes on the prowl.

Fishing permits and further information

Fishing permits for the Scharmützelsee are available from the tenant of the Scharmützelsee fishery, Oliver Kobelt, as well as from the tourist information offices in Wendisch Rietz and Bad Saarow. It is also possible to purchase a night fishing permit in order to benefit from the best fishing opportunities in the evening and at night.

For further information and current offers, anglers should contact the tourist information offices in Wendisch Rietz and Bad Saarow.