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Located in Regio Zuidwest, Haven is a small canal of 26 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Perch, Eel, Pike, Bleak — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Haven — plan for daytime sessions only. Regarding boats: Port regulations apply; verify with local harbor master (havenmeester) for boat access and mooring rules..
At 150 miles from Calais, Haven 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 not permitted at Haven. This is an exception to standard VISpas rules — check VISplanner for details.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Haven. Port regulations apply; verify with local harbor master (havenmeester) for boat access and mooring rules.
Permits required: VISpas mandatory; port permit and local fishing permit required.
VISpas (~€40/year) — required to fish most public waters in the Netherlands. Available online at sportvisserijnederland.nl.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Haven holds carp, bream, roach, tench, perch, eel, pike, bleak. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Haven holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, tench, perch, eel, pike, bleak). Carp are a key target species at Haven. Always check current permit requirements and night fishing status for this venue.
VISpas required year-round; coarse fish year-round; pike season November-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.
Haven is 150 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.