Located in Regio Midden, Hakswetering is a intimate canal of 3 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Eel, Ide, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
Night fishing at Hakswetering is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required; night fishing permitted with valid permit in Regio Midden, typically outside spawning seasons; check with local water board for seasonal restrictions.. Regarding boats: Electric boats only or rowing permitted on most Dutch canals; fuel-powered boats may require special permission from water board..
Hakswetering is 280 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 with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required; night fishing permitted with valid permit in Regio Midden, typically outside spawning seasons; check with local water board for seasonal restrictions.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Hakswetering. Electric boats only or rowing permitted on most Dutch canals; fuel-powered boats may require special permission from water board.
Permits required: VISpas (Dutch fishing license) required; check with local water board or gemeente for additional canal-specific 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.
Hakswetering holds carp, bream, roach, tench, eel, ide. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Coarse fish year-round with VISpas; pike season typically October-January; check local regulations for specific closures.
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.
Hakswetering is 280 miles from Calais — allow around 5 hours from the Hook of Holland ferry. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
Regio Midden covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.