Covering 25 hectares in Regio Midden, Linge is one of the Netherlands' small public lakes. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, Eel, Ide, Rudd, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Linge is authorised: Night fishing allowed with NachtVIStoestemming; Gelderland regulations permit night sessions on designated sections.. Regarding boats: Small boats permitted in some areas; consult local water authorities for specific restrictions..
Linge is 380 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 Linge with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing allowed with NachtVIStoestemming; Gelderland regulations permit night sessions on designated sections.
Boats: Check local rules for boat access at Linge. Small boats permitted in some areas; consult local water authorities for specific restrictions.
Permits required: VISpas mandatory; NachtVIStoestemming required for night fishing; local club affiliation recommended.
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.
Linge holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, eel, ide, rudd. 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 VISpas; pike restrictions September-January.
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.
Linge is 380 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.
