Located in Regio Midden, Van Ewijcksvaart is a small canal of 40 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species include Bream, Roach, Carp, Tench, Pike, Perch, Eel, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Van Ewijcksvaart is authorised: NachtVIStoestemming allowed on Van Ewijcksvaart. North Holland waterways permit night fishing with valid license.. Regarding boats: Small boats may be permitted on this transport canal; verify with local water board for navigation rules..
Van Ewijcksvaart is 330 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 Van Ewijcksvaart with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming allowed on Van Ewijcksvaart. North Holland waterways permit night fishing with valid license.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Van Ewijcksvaart. Small boats may be permitted on this transport canal; verify with local water board for navigation rules.
Permits required: VISpas required. Local fishing club or water board (waterschap) permit 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 at this venue.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Van Ewijcksvaart holds bream, roach, carp, tench, pike, perch, eel. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Year-round coarse fishing with VISpas. Best March-May and September-October for most species.
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.
Van Ewijcksvaart is 330 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 Midden covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.