Filter by night fishing, species, size and more. Full rules and access notes for every public venue.
Located in Regio Midden, Meesloot is a intimate canal of 6 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Perch, Eel — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing at Meesloot is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required. Zuid-Holland allows night fishing on designated canals; verify with local board.. Regarding boats: Boat access varies; confirm with South Holland water authority..
At 190 miles from Calais, Meesloot 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 permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required. Zuid-Holland allows night fishing on designated canals; verify with local board.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Meesloot. Boat access varies; confirm with South Holland water authority.
Permits required: VISpas required; local angling club affiliation often needed.
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.
Meesloot holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, perch, eel. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
Join to unlock full rules, access notes and venue details for Meesloot and all Netherlands venues.
Meesloot holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, perch, eel). Carp are a key target species at Meesloot. Always check current permit requirements and night fishing status for this venue.
Coarse fish year-round with VISpas. Pike restricted March–May.
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.
Meesloot is 190 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.
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most accessible fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Stena Line overnight ferry (Harwich–Hook of Holland, ~6.5 hours) drops you directly into the fishing heartland, with most Dutch venues within a 2-hour drive of the port.
A VISpas (Sport Fishing Licence) is required to fish most Dutch waters. Buy online at vispas.nl. Many day-ticket and private lakes (particularly carp venues) require an additional water-specific permit.
The Netherlands is a year-round fishing destination. Carp fishing peaks from May through September, with the shallow polders and large pits producing outstanding sport. Pike and perch are at their best from October through February when water temperatures drop and fish move into predictable areas. Zander fishing on the big waterways (IJsselmeer, Hollands Diep) is excellent throughout autumn and winter. For summer carp sessions, the Dutch clay pits and reservoirs hold fish in the 20–40+ lb range with relatively low angling pressure compared to the UK.
Regio Midden covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.