Located in Regio Zuidwest, Vierde Tocht is a intimate canal of 1 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, Eel, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
Night fishing at Vierde Tocht is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required for night fishing. Check with local municipality (gemeente) as some sections may have restrictions; some areas permit night fishing with proper permit.. Regarding boats: Motorboats permitted on canals; check local waterschap regulations for speed limits and mooring rules..
Vierde Tocht is 280 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 for night fishing. Check with local municipality (gemeente) as some sections may have restrictions; some areas permit night fishing with proper permit.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Vierde Tocht. Motorboats permitted on canals; check local waterschap regulations for speed limits and mooring rules.
Permits required: VISpas (day or year ticket) required; may need club membership for certain sections.
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.
Vierde Tocht holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, eel. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Coarse fish year-round with valid VISpas; pike season typically closed January-May in many regions.
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.
Vierde Tocht is 280 miles from Calais — allow around 5 hours from the Hook of Holland ferry. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
Regio Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.