How big is Molenplas?

Molenplas covers 41 acres (17 ha) in , the Netherlands.

What licence do I need to fish Molenplas?

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 Molenplas from the UK?

Molenplas is approximately 154 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 Molenplas in advance?

Most public Dutch waters including Molenplas 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 Molenplas, , Netherlands

Name: Molenplas
Address: NL

, Netherlands 41 acres (17 ha) Lake 🌙 Night (partial) Boats (restricted) 154mi from Calais

About Fishing at Molenplas

Molenplas is a small public lake in , the Netherlands, covering 17 hectares of water. Species present include pike, perch, bream, roach, carp, tench.

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

Molenplas is 154 miles from Calais, making it a realistic destination for a long weekend carp trip from the UK.

Region

Country

Netherlands

Province

Noord-Holland

Water Type

Lake

Size

41 acres (17 ha)

Night Fishing

Restricted

Boats

Restricted

From Calais

154 miles

Fishing Rules at Molenplas

Night fishing at Molenplas 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 Molenplas. 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 Molenplas

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 Molenplas

Molenplas holds pike, perch, bream, roach, carp, tench.

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Planning a Trip to Molenplas

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.

Molenplas is 154 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Molenplas?+

Molenplas covers 41 acres (17 ha) in , the Netherlands.
What fish can I catch at Molenplas?+

Molenplas holds pike, perch, bream, roach, carp, tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Molenplas?+

Night fishing at Molenplas 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 Molenplas?+

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 Molenplas from the UK?+

Molenplas is approximately 154 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 Molenplas in advance?+

Most public Dutch waters including Molenplas 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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