Located in Regio Zuid, Kanaal van Deurne is a intimate canal of 2 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel, Ide, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Kanaal van Deurne is authorised: NachtVIStoestemming available; Noord-Brabant permits night fishing with proper permits from local water board.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted; register with Waterschap Aa en Maas water authority..
Kanaal van Deurne is 420 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 at Kanaal van Deurne with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming available; Noord-Brabant permits night fishing with proper permits from local water board.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Kanaal van Deurne. Boats permitted; register with Waterschap Aa en Maas water authority.
Permits required: VISpas required; local fishing club membership recommended.
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 at this venue.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Kanaal van Deurne holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, 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 October-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.
Kanaal van Deurne is 420 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from the UK. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
Regio Zuid covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.
