Fishing licences for Regio Zuid
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 Zuid
Regio Zuid covers Noord-Brabant — the Biesbosch, Bergsche Maas, Amer and a network of polder lakes and canals. The Bergsche Maas is a productive river venue for Carp, Bream and Zander. The Biesbosch national park offers exceptional Carp fishing in a wilderness setting. Noord-Brabant is easily accessible from the Channel Tunnel via Belgium in under 3 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public fishing venues are there in Regio Zuid?+
4 public fishing venues in Regio Zuid are listed on PiscaMaps — 0 lakes, 4 rivers. Every venue includes night fishing status, species, access notes and distance from Calais.
Is night fishing allowed in Regio Zuid?+
4 of the 4 venues in Regio Zuid 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 Zuid?+
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 Zuid?+
Dutch public waters hold Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander and Eel. Regio Zuid 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 Zuid?+
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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