Het Piel covers 46 acres (19 ha) in , the Netherlands.

What licence do I need to fish Het Piel?

You need a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland. For night fishing, a separate NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required. Both are available online. Always check the VISplanner app for current rules on this specific water.

How far is Het Piel from the UK?

Het Piel is approximately 209 miles from Calais by road. The Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry is a popular route for UK anglers with vehicles.

Do I need to book Het Piel in advance?

Most public Dutch waters including Het Piel operate on a free-access basis under the VISpas system — no advance booking or day ticket is required on most public stretches. Always verify current rules on VISplanner.nl before your trip.

Fishing at Het Piel, , Netherlands

Name: Het Piel
Address: NL

, Netherlands 46 acres (19 ha) Lake 🌙 Night (partial) Boats (restricted) 209mi from Calais

About Fishing at Het Piel

Het Piel is a small public lake in , the Netherlands, covering 19 hectares of water. Species present include Pike, Perch, Bream, Roach, Rudd.

Regarding boats: Boat access requires valid vessel registration on most Dutch waterways; rowing boats and electric motors often permitted. Confirm club rules..

Het Piel is 209 miles from Calais. The Netherlands offers free public fishing under the VISpas system — no venue booking or day tickets required on most waters.

Region

Country

Netherlands

Province

Friesland

Water Type

Lake

Size

46 acres (19 ha)

Night Fishing

Restricted

Boats

Restricted

From Calais

209 miles

Fishing Rules at Het Piel

Night fishing at Het Piel is subject to restrictions. A NachtVIStoestemming may be required: Night fishing in the Netherlands varies by water; requires VBC (Visstandbeheer Commissie) membership or local club permit on most regulated waters. Some waters permit it year-round; others restrict seasonally.

Boats: Boat access is restricted at Het Piel. Boat access requires valid vessel registration on most Dutch waterways; rowing boats and electric motors often permitted. Confirm club rules.

Permits required: VBC (Visstandbeheer Commissie) membership or local fishing club permit required on most Dutch waters — see sportvisserijnederland.nl.

Fishing Licences for Het Piel

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.

Fish Species at Het Piel

Het Piel holds pike, perch, bream, roach, rudd. Pike are subject to a closed season 1 March–last Saturday May.

Full details available to PiscaMaps members

Join to unlock full rules, access notes and venue details for Het Piel and all Netherlands venues.

Join PiscaMaps View on Map

From £5.95/month · £49.95/year · Cancel anytime

Planning a Trip to Het Piel

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.

Het Piel is 209 miles from Calais — allow around 3 hours from the Hook of Holland ferry. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Het Piel?+

Het Piel covers 46 acres (19 ha) in , the Netherlands.
What fish can I catch at Het Piel?+

Het Piel holds Pike, Perch, Bream, Roach, Rudd.
Is night fishing allowed at Het Piel?+

Night fishing at Het Piel is subject to local rules. Night fishing in the Netherlands varies by water; requires VBC (Visstandbeheer Commissie) membership or local club permit on most regulated waters. Some waters permit it year-round; others restrict seasonally..
What licence do I need to fish Het Piel?+

You need a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland. For night fishing, a separate NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required. Both are available online. Always check the VISplanner app for current rules on this specific water.
How far is Het Piel from the UK?+

Het Piel is approximately 209 miles from Calais by road. The Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry is a popular route for UK anglers with vehicles.
Do I need to book Het Piel in advance?+

Most public Dutch waters including Het Piel operate on a free-access basis under the VISpas system — no advance booking or day ticket is required on most public stretches. Always verify current rules on VISplanner.nl before your trip.

More Fishing in

covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.

Browse all venues in →

Fishing at Het Piel