Situated in Regio Groningen Drenthe, Coevorden-Vechtkanaal is a public canal accessible to anglers with a valid VISpas. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Coevorden-Vechtkanaal is authorised: Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Section via inlaatstuw Trageldijk at Coevorden to Steenwijksmoer junction — south bank only from that point.. Regarding boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Stay clear of commercial navigation channels..
Coevorden-Vechtkanaal is 236 miles from Calais. The Netherlands offers free public fishing under the VISpas system — no venue booking or day tickets required on most waters.
Night fishing is permitted at Coevorden-Vechtkanaal with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Section via inlaatstuw Trageldijk at Coevorden to Steenwijksmoer junction — south bank only from that point.
Boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Stay clear of commercial navigation channels.
Permits required: VISpas (~€40/year) required. NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50) for night fishing. Derde Hengeltoestemming (€32.50) for 3rd rod where permitted. Check VISplanner (visplanner.nl).
VISpas (~€40/year) — required to fish most public waters in the Netherlands. Available online at sportvisserijnederland.nl.
NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) — required in addition to the VISpas for night fishing. Night fishing is permitted at this venue.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Coevorden-Vechtkanaal holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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All year for most species. Closed season: Pike 1 March–last Saturday May; Zander & Perch 1 April–last Saturday May. Bait restriction 1 April–last Saturday May.
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