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Early in September, the Interreg project ‘De Rijn Verbindt/Der Rhein Verbindet’ (‘The Rhine Connects’) got underway. Ten German and Dutch organisations, including Sportvisserij Nederland, will be joining forces on this project for the next four years, which is aimed at establishing a healthy, green and thriving Rhine.

The Urkervaart starts in Urk and proceeds about 12 kilometres eastwards to Emmeloord. Due to its excellent opportunities for carp, predatory fish and coarse fish anglers, this canal in the North-east Polder is a popular body of water. The canal is also easily accessible by means of the adjacent provincial road.

Borgmeren is located east of the city of Groningen, near the village of Harkstede. The deep lake offers a wonderful variety of fishing spots: from easily accessible quays in residential areas, to spots hidden along the unspoilt natural shoreline. It is a popular water for anglers thanks to the impressive predatory and coarse fish and the large carp that are frequently caught here.

Just north of Leiden lies the Kagerplassen, an area with a wide range of deep lakes and shallow peat bogs. As a VISpas holder, you have access to more than 400 hectares of water with rich stocks of predatory fish, carp and coarse fish. With a boat, belly boat or kayak, you can reach every corner of the Kagerplassen, and the southern section of the water is ideal for fishing from the shore.

The Zwarte Water runs from the canals of Zwolle city centre to the Zwarte Meer, which is connected directly to the IJsselmeer. The 20-kilometre-long river offers anglers a wide variety of predatory fish, carp and coarse fish.

If you’re planning on angling in the Netherlands, then you probably want to stay as close to the water as possible so you don’t have to travel too far to your fishing spot. In addition, a fishing guide can help you catch the necessary beautiful fish in a limited time. The Fishing in Holland map gives you a handy overview.

The VISpas 2024 and the NachtVIS- en Derde Hengeltoestemming can now be ordered online at www.vispas.nl. The VISpas will also be available for purchase at local angling stores starting in mid-December.