Covering 800 hectares in Regio Zuidwest, Polder Reeuwijk (Kagerplassen area) is one of the Netherlands' large public lakes. Known locally as Reeuwijkse Plassen. The water holds Carp, Bream, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Polder Reeuwijk (Kagerplassen area) with a NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Kagerplassen and Reeuwijkse Plassen — popular South Holland lake system. Check VISplanner for specific lake boundaries and night zones.. 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 145 miles from Calais, Polder Reeuwijk (Kagerplassen area) 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 at Polder Reeuwijk (Kagerplassen area) with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Kagerplassen and Reeuwijkse Plassen — popular South Holland lake system. Check VISplanner for specific lake boundaries and night zones.
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.
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.
Polder Reeuwijk (Kagerplassen area) holds carp, bream, pike, perch, roach, tench. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
Join to unlock full rules, access notes and venue details for Polder Reeuwijk (Kagerplassen area) and all Netherlands venues.
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.
Regio Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.