What licence do I need to fish Hoge Vaart?

You need a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland. For night fishing, a separate NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required. Both are available online. Always check the VISplanner app for current rules on this specific water.

How far is Hoge Vaart from the UK?

Hoge Vaart is approximately 190 miles from Calais by road. The Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry is a popular route for UK anglers with vehicles.

Do I need to book Hoge Vaart in advance?

Most public Dutch waters including Hoge Vaart operate on a free-access basis under the VISpas system — no advance booking or day ticket is required on most public stretches. Always verify current rules on VISplanner.nl before your trip.

Fishing at Hoge Vaart Canal, Regio MidWest, Netherlands

Regio MidWest, Netherlands Canal 🌙 Night (partial) Boats allowed 190mi from Calais

About Fishing at Hoge Vaart

Hoge Vaart is a canal in Regio MidWest, the Netherlands. The water holds Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Bream — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.

Night fishing at Hoge Vaart is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted on specific zones (NachtVIStoestemming required). Authorised zones: (2) Groenlingweg Almere; (5) Trekvogelweg between N702 and ophaalbrug Noorderplassen; (6) Elburgerweg. Almere keepnet/bewaarzak rules apply — see Lage Vaart notes.. Regarding boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Belly boats forbidden in main navigation channel (vaargeul) of major transport waterways (e.g. Waal). Float tubes treated as small craft — stay out of commercial shipping lanes..

At 190 miles from Calais, Hoge Vaart is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.

Region

Regio MidWest

Country

Netherlands

Province

Flevoland

Water Type

Canal

Night Fishing

Partial

Boats

Allowed

From Calais

190 miles

Fishing Rules at Hoge Vaart

Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted on specific zones (NachtVIStoestemming required). Authorised zones: (2) Groenlingweg Almere; (5) Trekvogelweg between N702 and ophaalbrug Noorderplassen; (6) Elburgerweg. Almere keepnet/bewaarzak rules apply — see Lage Vaart notes.

Boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Belly boats forbidden in main navigation channel (vaargeul) of major transport waterways (e.g. Waal). Float tubes treated as small craft — stay out of commercial shipping lanes.

Permits required: VISpas (~€40/year) required. NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50) required for night fishing. Derde Hengeltoestemming (€32.50) for 3rd rod where permitted. Check VISplanner app (visplanner.nl) for current water-specific rules.

Fishing Licences for Hoge Vaart

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.

Fish Species at Hoge Vaart

Hoge Vaart holds carp, zander, pike, perch, bream. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.

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Fishing Season at Hoge Vaart

All year for most species. Closed season: Pike 1 March–last Saturday May; Zander & Perch 1 April–last Saturday May; Barbel/Chub/Nase 1 April–31 May. Bait restriction: 1 April–last Saturday May (no dead fish/lures). Mandatory no-kill: Carp, Eel/Paling, Grass Carp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch at Hoge Vaart?+

Hoge Vaart holds Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Bream. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters.
Is night fishing allowed at Hoge Vaart?+

Night fishing at Hoge Vaart is subject to local rules. Night fishing permitted on specific zones (NachtVIStoestemming required). Authorised zones: (2) Groenlingweg Almere; (5) Trekvogelweg between N702 and ophaalbrug Noorderplassen; (6) Elburgerweg. Almere keepnet/bewaarzak rules apply — see Lage Vaart notes..
What licence do I need to fish Hoge Vaart?+

You need a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland. For night fishing, a separate NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required. Both are available online. Always check the VISplanner app for current rules on this specific water.
How far is Hoge Vaart from the UK?+

Hoge Vaart is approximately 190 miles from Calais by road. The Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry is a popular route for UK anglers with vehicles.
Do I need to book Hoge Vaart in advance?+

Most public Dutch waters including Hoge Vaart operate on a free-access basis under the VISpas system — no advance booking or day ticket is required on most public stretches. Always verify current rules on VISplanner.nl before your trip.

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Fishing at Hoge Vaart Canal