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When fishing in the Netherlands you have to take into account a number of closed seasons. For example, there is the closed season for certain types of bait and the closed season for certain fish species. Especially for pike, zander and perch this sometimes gives rise to confusion. In this video we will explain the deal on the different closed seasons.

The Twentekanaal links Almelo, Hengelo and Enschede to the national network of waterways. In recent years, the section of canal between Delden and Enschede has been made deeper, and in some places, also broader. New sheet pile walls have also been installed (or will be) along a 35 km section. In some zones, ‘nature-friendly’ banks have been constructed, along with spawning areas for fish. Just as in many other places, the Twentekanaal water has become clearer. While this has led to less fish in terms of biomass, it does mean that the fish swimming there can grow larger.

The Merwedekanaal connects the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal in Utrecht with the Boven-Merwede south of Gorinchem. The ‘southern’ section runs from the Lek at Vianen to Gorinchem, via Meerkerk and Arkel. The canal empties there into the Boven-Merwede by means of the Grote Merwedesluis. This stretch of water, which is around 20 kilometres in length, is mainly popular with coarse fish anglers, however it will certainly also be of interest to predatory fish anglers.

The Damsterdiep runs from Groningen to Delfzijl. This canal, which is approximately 27 kilometres in length, has two distinctive characters. The western section from Groningen to Ten Post is almost dead straight, but from Ten Post to Delfzijl, the Damsterdiep meanders through a particularly picturesque part of the province of Groningen. These beautiful waters have much to offer the keen angler.

In order for angling to continue as a sport in the future, a single, strong and united angling organisation is essential. This is why the seven angling federations and Sportvisserij Nederland (Dutch angling association) are currently taking significant steps towards uniting to form one powerful organisation. This article describes what exactly is happening, and why it matters to you as an angler.

In principle, a new Collective List of Dutch fishing waters (Gezamenlijke Lijst van Nederlandse VISwateren) was scheduled to be released on 1 January 2025. It has, however, been decided to delay the launch of the new list by one year, and instead bridge 2025 with a Supplement. So be sure to retain your 2022-2023-2024 Collective List of Dutch fishing waters!

Het Twiske is a nature reserve and recreational area to the north of Amsterdam. It comprises a large, deep lake combined with many shallow ponds, creeks and ditches. With such diversity, this area has something for everyone: coarse fishing, fishing for predatory fish and carp fishing.

The Oude IJssel is a river in the Achterhoek region. This tributary to the river IJssel meanders more than 70 kilometres from Germany through the province of Gelderland, towards Doesburg. The diverse fish stocks and wonderful surroundings attract anglers from far and wide.

Prosecution Service has announced the fine amounts for 2024. The amounts relating to inland fishing, which includes anglers, are almost the same as last year. However, the penalty fees are not cheap, so make sure you avoid a fine when you’re fishing.