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Valleikanaal is a small canal in Regio MidWest, the Netherlands, covering 23 hectares of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Valleikanaal with a NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming on the Valleikanaal ALL YEAR. Section from Grebbesluis to Utrecht-Arnhem railway. Also: from A28 motorway (Leusden) to railway at Tjalkweg. No groundbaiting (voeren verboden). Night fishing also permitted year-round on the Amersfoort HSV section. Min size: perch and zander above 22cm/42cm rules apply.. Regarding boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Stay clear of commercial navigation channels..
At 173 miles from Calais, Valleikanaal 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 at Valleikanaal with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming on the Valleikanaal ALL YEAR. Section from Grebbesluis to Utrecht-Arnhem railway. Also: from A28 motorway (Leusden) to railway at Tjalkweg. No groundbaiting (voeren verboden). Night fishing also permitted year-round on the Amersfoort HSV section. Min size: perch and zander above 22cm/42cm rules apply.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Valleikanaal. 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 at this venue.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Valleikanaal holds carp, bream, roach, zander, pike, perch, eel. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Valleikanaal holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, zander, pike, perch, eel). Valleikanaal attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
All year for most species. Closed season: Pike 1 March–last Saturday May; Zander & Perch 1 April–last Saturday May. Bait restriction 1 April–last Saturday 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.
Valleikanaal is 173 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 MidWest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.