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Fishing at Zuigerplas

Regio MidWest · Netherlands
Regio MidWest, Netherlands Lake No night fishing Boats allowed 190mi from Calais

About Fishing at Zuigerplas

Zuigerplas is a public lake in Regio MidWest, the Netherlands. The water holds Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.

Night fishing is not permitted at Zuigerplas — plan for daytime sessions only. 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 190 miles from Calais, Zuigerplas is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.

Region
Regio MidWest
Country
Netherlands
Province
Flevoland
Water Type
Lake
Night Fishing
No
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
190 miles

Fishing Rules at Zuigerplas

Night fishing is not permitted at Zuigerplas. 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 Zuigerplas

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 Zuigerplas

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

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Fishing Season at Zuigerplas

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.

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