Is night fishing allowed at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg?

Night fishing at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg is not permitted. Night fishing FORBIDDEN in the Midden-Limburgse Maasplassen between km markers as listed in VISwateren. Excellent daytime carp and catfish venue. Asseltse Plassen, Pieterplas (excl. former Julianaplas te Meers) and other gravel pit lakes in the complex. Check specific km boundaries in VISplanner — restrictions vary by lake..

What licence do I need to fish Maasplassen Midden-Limburg?

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 Maasplassen Midden-Limburg from the UK?

Maasplassen Midden-Limburg is approximately 181 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 Maasplassen Midden-Limburg in advance?

Most public Dutch waters including Maasplassen Midden-Limburg 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 Maasplassen Midden-Limburg, Regio Limburg, Netherlands

Regio Limburg, Netherlands Lake No night fishing Boats allowed 181mi from Calais

About Fishing at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg

Maasplassen Midden-Limburg is a public lake in Regio Limburg, the Netherlands. Known locally as Maasplassen. The water holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Perch, Bream, Catfish — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.

Night fishing is not permitted at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg — plan for daytime sessions only. Regarding boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Belly boats forbidden in main navigation channel (vaargeul) of major transport waterways (e.g. Waal). Float tubes treated as small craft — stay out of commercial shipping lanes..

At 181 miles from Calais, Maasplassen Midden-Limburg is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.

Region

Regio Limburg

Country

Netherlands

Province

Limburg

Water Type

Lake

Night Fishing

Boats

Allowed

From Calais

181 miles

Fishing Rules at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg

Night fishing is not permitted at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg. This is an exception to standard VISpas rules — check VISplanner for details.

Boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Belly boats forbidden in main navigation channel (vaargeul) of major transport waterways (e.g. Waal). Float tubes treated as small craft — stay out of commercial shipping lanes.

Permits required: VISpas (~€40/year) required. NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50) required for night fishing. Derde Hengeltoestemming (€32.50) for 3rd rod where permitted. Check VISplanner app (visplanner.nl) for current water-specific rules.

Fishing Licences for Maasplassen Midden-Limburg

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 Maasplassen Midden-Limburg

Maasplassen Midden-Limburg holds carp, pike, zander, perch, bream, catfish. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.

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Fishing Season at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg

All year for most species. Closed season: Pike 1 March–last Saturday May; Zander & Perch 1 April–last Saturday May; Barbel/Chub/Nase 1 April–31 May. Bait restriction: 1 April–last Saturday May (no dead fish/lures). Mandatory no-kill: Carp, Eel/Paling, Grass Carp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg?+

Maasplassen Midden-Limburg holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Perch, Bream, Catfish. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters.
Is night fishing allowed at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg?+

Night fishing at Maasplassen Midden-Limburg is not permitted. Night fishing FORBIDDEN in the Midden-Limburgse Maasplassen between km markers as listed in VISwateren. Excellent daytime carp and catfish venue. Asseltse Plassen, Pieterplas (excl. former Julianaplas te Meers) and other gravel pit lakes in the complex. Check specific km boundaries in VISplanner — restrictions vary by lake..
What licence do I need to fish Maasplassen Midden-Limburg?+

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 Maasplassen Midden-Limburg from the UK?+

Maasplassen Midden-Limburg is approximately 181 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 Maasplassen Midden-Limburg in advance?+

Most public Dutch waters including Maasplassen Midden-Limburg 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.

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