Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart is a intimate canal in Regio Fryslân, the Netherlands, covering 4 hectares of water. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
Night fishing at Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing status varies — some sections have Staatsbosbeheer restrictions (1 Jul–28 Feb only; night fishing forbidden). Check VISplanner for specific section rules.. Regarding boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Stay clear of commercial navigation channels..
Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart is 230 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 with restrictions. Night fishing status varies — some sections have Staatsbosbeheer restrictions (1 Jul–28 Feb only; night fishing forbidden). Check VISplanner for specific section rules.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart. Boats and belly boats permitted. Stay clear of commercial navigation channels.
Permits required: VISpas (~€40/year) required. NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50) for night fishing. Derde Hengeltoestemming (€32.50) for 3rd rod where permitted. Check VISplanner (visplanner.nl).
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.
Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Staatsbosbeheer sections: 1 July–28 February only. Night fishing forbidden in SBB sections.
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.
Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart is 230 miles from Calais — allow around 4 hours from the Hook of Holland ferry. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
Regio Fryslân covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.