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Plas van Van Beek is a public lake in Regio Oost, the Netherlands. The water holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Bream, Roach — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
At 187 miles from Calais, Plas van Van Beek is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Verify conditions on VISplanner before your session.
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 here with restrictions — check VISplanner for current rules.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Plas van Van Beek holds pike, perch, carp, bream, roach. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Plas van Van Beek holds carp among other species (pike, perch, carp, bream, roach). Plas van Van Beek attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
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.
Plas van Van Beek is 187 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.
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most accessible fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Stena Line overnight ferry (Harwich–Hook of Holland, ~6.5 hours) drops you directly into the fishing heartland, with most Dutch venues within a 2-hour drive of the port.
A VISpas (Sport Fishing Licence) is required to fish most Dutch waters. Buy online at vispas.nl. Many day-ticket and private lakes (particularly carp venues) require an additional water-specific permit.
The Netherlands is a year-round fishing destination. Carp fishing peaks from May through September, with the shallow polders and large pits producing outstanding sport. Pike and perch are at their best from October through February when water temperatures drop and fish move into predictable areas. Zander fishing on the big waterways (IJsselmeer, Hollands Diep) is excellent throughout autumn and winter. For summer carp sessions, the Dutch clay pits and reservoirs hold fish in the 20–40+ lb range with relatively low angling pressure compared to the UK.
Regio Oost covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.