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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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.
Regio Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.