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De Kreek is a canal in Regio Zuidwest, the Netherlands. The water holds Bream, Roach, Carp, Tench, Perch, Eel, Bleak — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing at De Kreek is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming available; night fishing licensed in Zeeland; respect local waterboard restrictions.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted; electric motors standard on Dutch canals; adhere to speed limits..
At 155 miles from Calais, De Kreek is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming available; night fishing licensed in Zeeland; respect local waterboard restrictions.
Boats: Boats are permitted at De Kreek. Boats permitted; electric motors standard on Dutch canals; adhere to speed limits.
Permits required: VISpas essential; check Zeeland regional fishing associations for club permits.
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 here with restrictions — check VISplanner for current rules.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
De Kreek holds bream, roach, carp, tench, perch, eel, bleak. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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De Kreek holds carp among other species (bream, roach, carp, tench, perch, eel, bleak). The carp fishing at De Kreek draws both local and visiting anglers. Obtain the correct venue permit before your session.
Year-round coarse fishing with VISpas; pike season September–January.
All anglers fishing Dutch public waters require a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland — buy online at sportvisserijnederland.nl before leaving the UK. For night fishing, an additional NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required. Always check VISplanner.nl for current rules on the specific water before your session.
De Kreek is 155 miles from Calais — reachable via the Hook of Holland ferry or Channel Tunnel in under 3 hours. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most accessible fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Stena Line overnight ferry (Harwich–Hook of Holland, ~6.5 hours) drops you directly into the fishing heartland, with most Dutch venues within a 2-hour drive of the port.
A VISpas (Sport Fishing Licence) is required to fish most Dutch waters. Buy online at vispas.nl. Many day-ticket and private lakes (particularly carp venues) require an additional water-specific permit.
The Netherlands is a year-round fishing destination. Carp fishing peaks from May through September, with the shallow polders and large pits producing outstanding sport. Pike and perch are at their best from October through February when water temperatures drop and fish move into predictable areas. Zander fishing on the big waterways (IJsselmeer, Hollands Diep) is excellent throughout autumn and winter. For summer carp sessions, the Dutch clay pits and reservoirs hold fish in the 20–40+ lb range with relatively low angling pressure compared to the UK.
Regio Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.