Covering 24 hectares in Regio Limburg, Julianakanaal is one of the Netherlands' small public canals. Species include Carp, Barbel, Zander, Pike, Bream, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
Note: night fishing is forbidden at Julianakanaal, which is an exception to standard VISpas rules. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Excl. sluiscomplex areas — no fishing or entry..
Julianakanaal is 174 miles from Calais, making it a realistic destination for a long weekend carp trip from the UK.
Night fishing is not permitted at Julianakanaal. This is an exception to standard VISpas rules — check VISplanner for details.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Julianakanaal. Boats permitted. Excl. sluiscomplex areas — no fishing or entry.
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.
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.
Julianakanaal holds carp, barbel, zander, pike, bream. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset only. No keepnet.
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.
Julianakanaal is 174 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 Limburg covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.