Fishing licences for Regio Limburg
All anglers fishing Dutch public waters require a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland. The annual licence covers most public lakes, rivers and canals across the Netherlands. Buy online at sportvisserijnederland.nl before your trip — UK anglers can purchase as a visitor without a Dutch address.
For night fishing, an additional NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required on top of the VISpas. Always check VISplanner.nl for current rules on the specific water before fishing at night — some waters have restrictions or are excluded entirely. Always carry both documents while fishing.
Fishing in Regio Limburg
Regio Limburg covers the southern Netherlands along the River Maas. The Maasplassen — a chain of gravel pits between Roermond and Venlo — are among the Netherlands' finest Carp fisheries, with fish regularly caught above 25kg. The Maas river itself offers Barbel, Chub, Zander and large Bream. Limburg borders Germany and Belgium and is 3–4 hours from the Channel Tunnel via Belgium.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public fishing venues are there in Regio Limburg?+
3 public fishing venues in Regio Limburg are listed on PiscaMaps — 1 lakes, 1 rivers and 1 canals. Every venue includes night fishing status, species, access notes and distance from Calais.
Is night fishing allowed in Regio Limburg?+
0 of the 3 venues in Regio Limburg permit night fishing. A NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is always required in addition to your VISpas. Check VISplanner.nl for rules on the specific water before your session.
What licence do I need to fish in Regio Limburg?+
A VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland covers most public waters. For night fishing add a NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year). Buy both at sportvisserijnederland.nl before travel. Always carry both documents while fishing.
Do I need to book in advance?+
No — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system. No booking, day tickets or waiting lists on most public stretches. Simply purchase your VISpas, check the rules on VISplanner.nl and turn up.
What fish species can I catch in Regio Limburg?+
Dutch public waters hold Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander and Eel. Regio Limburg is particularly noted for its canal and river fishing for Bream and Zander. Under Dutch rules, Carp must be released — there is no keep-net retention for Carp in the Netherlands.
Can I bivvy fish in Regio Limburg?+
Bivvy camping overnight is permitted at venues where night fishing is allowed, provided you hold a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Rules vary by water — check individual venue pages on PiscaMaps and confirm on VISplanner.nl before planning an overnight session. Some waters near nature reserves have additional restrictions.
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