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Located in Regio Midden, Zijlwatering is a small canal of 13 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. The water holds Roach, Bream, Carp, Tench, Perch, Rudd, Bleak — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Zijlwatering — plan for daytime sessions only. Regarding boats: No motorboats; rowing boats may be restricted; check with local water board..
Zijlwatering 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 not permitted at Zijlwatering. This is an exception to standard VISpas rules — check VISplanner for details.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Zijlwatering. No motorboats; rowing boats may be restricted; check with local water board.
Permits required: VISpas required; local club permit may be necessary for access.
VISpas (~€40/year) — required to fish most public waters in the Netherlands. Available online at sportvisserijnederland.nl.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Zijlwatering holds roach, bream, carp, tench, perch, rudd, bleak. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Zijlwatering holds carp among other species (roach, bream, carp, tench, perch, rudd, bleak). Carp are a key target species at Zijlwatering. Always check current permit requirements and night fishing status for this venue.
Coarse fish year-round with valid VISpas; excellent for roach and bream in spring/summer.
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.
Zijlwatering 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.
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 Midden covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.