Oude Maar is a intimate canal in Regio Noord, the Netherlands, covering 2 hectares of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Perch, Eel, Ide — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing at Oude Maar is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required; Groningen region permits night fishing with license; check local water board rules.. Regarding boats: Small boats may be permitted; contact local water authority for canal-specific regulations..
Oude Maar is 460 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. NachtVIStoestemming required; Groningen region permits night fishing with license; check local water board rules.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Oude Maar. Small boats may be permitted; contact local water authority for canal-specific regulations.
Permits required: VISpas essential; Groningen provincial permit; local angling club affiliation advised.
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.
Oude Maar holds carp, bream, roach, tench, perch, eel, ide. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Year-round coarse fishing; VISpas required; ideal for bream and carp; peak April-October.
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.
Oude Maar is 460 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.