Prins Mauritshaven is a medium-sized public lake in , the Netherlands, covering 143 hectares of water. Species present include pike, perch, bream, roach, carp.
Regarding boats: Boat access requires valid vessel registration on most Dutch waterways; rowing boats and electric motors often permitted. Confirm club rules..
At 175 miles from Calais, Prins Mauritshaven is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing at Prins Mauritshaven 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 Prins Mauritshaven. 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.
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.
Prins Mauritshaven holds pike, perch, bream, roach, carp.
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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.
Prins Mauritshaven is 175 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.
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