Located in Regio Noord, Medemblikker Trekvaart is a intimate canal of 0 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, Eel — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Medemblikker Trekvaart with a NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming permitted; night fishing allowed with valid permit in this region. Standard Dutch night fishing rules apply.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted; adhere to Waterschap Noord-Holland Noord regulations and speed limits..
Medemblikker Trekvaart is 340 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 Medemblikker Trekvaart with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming permitted; night fishing allowed with valid permit in this region. Standard Dutch night fishing rules apply.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Medemblikker Trekvaart. Boats permitted; adhere to Waterschap Noord-Holland Noord regulations and speed limits.
Permits required: VISpas required; check with local fishing clubs in Medemblik area.
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.
Medemblikker Trekvaart holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, eel. 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 available year-round; pike season March-December.
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.
Medemblikker Trekvaart is 340 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 Noord covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.