Covering 600 hectares in Regio West, Kagerplassen is one of the Netherlands' large public lakes. Species include Pike, Perch, Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Zander, Eel, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Kagerplassen is authorised: Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming on open stretches. Check VISplanner for zone-specific rules.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Multiple marinas in the area. Speed limits apply..
Kagerplassen is 197 miles from Calais, making it a realistic destination for a long weekend carp trip from the UK.
Night fishing is permitted at Kagerplassen with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming on open stretches. Check VISplanner for zone-specific rules.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Kagerplassen. Boats permitted. Multiple marinas in the area. Speed limits apply.
Permits required: VISpas required. NachtVIStoestemming for night fishing.
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.
Kagerplassen holds pike, perch, carp, bream, tench, roach, zander, eel. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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All year. Standard closed seasons apply.
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.
Kagerplassen is 197 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.
Regio West covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.