The Oberharz tourism page specifically says fly fishing is particularly good at the Hasenbacher, Prinzenteich and Stadtweger ponds, with a dedicated fishing licence for the Oberharz ponds. Modest but usable stillwater fishing.
- Lake
- Granite
Rules at a glance
- Licence required
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
South-western end
A southwesterly has held for 10 hours, running colder than the water (2°C air against 4°C water). The end it blows into is taking that chilled surface water, so try the sheltered south-western end instead — off the back of the wind, where the undertow returns food along the bottom. That chill sits in the top of the water, though, and the bed is slower to feel it — on a bottom bait it is the undertow, not the temperature, that puts you at this end. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
May–September
Where
Fish Buzzer as your primary pattern.
The plan
Plan A
Fish Buzzer as your primary pattern.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 as a supporter.
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
A practical German stillwater pack for smaller trout lakes, ponds and stocked waters where mobile lures, buzzers, Diawl Bachs and simple nymphs matter more than a pure alpine-lake identity.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Harz historic pond system
- Fischereischein + permit required
- Managed by local authorities.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
63%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Clausthal-Zellerfeld 2015-08-05t Terrain map
About this water
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DENI_15035
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for winter fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Upper Harz Ponds (Oberharzer Teiche)
Practical fly-fishing stillwaters in the Upper Harz rather than glamorous trophy venues.
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
South-western end
A southwesterly has held for 10 hours, running colder than the water (2°C air against 4°C water). The end it blows into is taking that chilled surface water, so try the sheltered south-western end instead — off the back of the wind, where the undertow returns food along the bottom. That chill sits in the top of the water, though, and the bed is slower to feel it — on a bottom bait it is the undertow, not the temperature, that puts you at this end. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
May–September
Where
Fish Buzzer as your primary pattern.
The plan
Plan A
Fish Buzzer as your primary pattern.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Supporters see the full sub-surface read.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
A practical German stillwater pack for smaller trout lakes, ponds and stocked waters where mobile lures, buzzers, Diawl Bachs and simple nymphs matter more than a pure alpine-lake identity.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Harz historic pond system
- Fischereischein + permit required
- Managed by local authorities.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
63%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Clausthal-Zellerfeld 2015-08-05t Terrain map
About this water
The Oberharz tourism page specifically says fly fishing is particularly good at the Hasenbacher, Prinzenteich and Stadtweger ponds, with a dedicated fishing licence for the Oberharz ponds. Modest but usable stillwater fishing.
- Lake
- Granite
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · DERW_DENI_15035
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for winter fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
Related guides
Booking & contacts
At a glance
Upper Harz Ponds (Oberharzer Teiche) is a lake in Harz / Niedersachsen, Germany. Its recorded elevation is about 509 m above sea level and the catchment geology is granite. The species listed for this water is brown trout. The trout season is recorded as running from 1 April to 30 September. Best window recorded for anglers: May–September. Core methods listed: dry fly; small nymph; short streamer. Its Water Framework Directive ecological status is recorded as moderate. Nearby waters in our listings include Bode at 34 km.