Is night fishing allowed at Vaartplas?

Night fishing at Vaartplas is not permitted. Night fishing FORBIDDEN at Vaartplas (explicitly listed as night-forbidden in VISwateren 2026-2028)..

What licence do I need to fish Vaartplas?

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 Vaartplas from the UK?

Vaartplas is approximately 189 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 Vaartplas in advance?

Most public Dutch waters including Vaartplas 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 Vaartplas, Regio MidWest, Netherlands

Regio MidWest, Netherlands Lake No night fishing Boats allowed 189mi from Calais

About Fishing at Vaartplas

Situated in Regio MidWest, Vaartplas is a public public lake accessible to anglers with a valid VISpas. Species include Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Bream, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.

Note: night fishing is forbidden at Vaartplas, which is an exception to standard VISpas rules. 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..

Vaartplas is 189 miles from Calais, making it a realistic destination for a long weekend carp trip from the UK.

Region

Regio MidWest

Country

Netherlands

Province

Flevoland

Water Type

Lake

Night Fishing

Boats

Allowed

From Calais

189 miles

Fishing Rules at Vaartplas

Night fishing is not permitted at Vaartplas. 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 Vaartplas

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 Vaartplas

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

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Fishing Season at Vaartplas

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 Vaartplas?+

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

Night fishing at Vaartplas is not permitted. Night fishing FORBIDDEN at Vaartplas (explicitly listed as night-forbidden in VISwateren 2026-2028)..
What licence do I need to fish Vaartplas?+

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 Vaartplas from the UK?+

Vaartplas is approximately 189 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 Vaartplas in advance?+

Most public Dutch waters including Vaartplas 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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