Located in Regio Zuidwest, Beneden-Merwede is a intimate public water of 8 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species present include Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Eel, Ide.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Beneden-Merwede is authorised: NachtVIStoestemming available; Zuid-Holland permits night fishing with proper license; river-specific regulations apply.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted; navigable major river with standard Dutch inland waterway rules; current awareness required..
Beneden-Merwede is 330 miles from Calais. The Netherlands offers free public fishing under the VISpas system — no venue booking or day tickets required on most waters.
Night fishing is permitted at Beneden-Merwede with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming available; Zuid-Holland permits night fishing with proper license; river-specific regulations apply.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Beneden-Merwede. Boats permitted; navigable major river with standard Dutch inland waterway rules; current awareness required.
Permits required: VISpas essential; Zuid-Holland provincial permit required; major river system—check local water board.
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.
Beneden-Merwede holds bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, eel, ide. Pike are subject to a closed season 1 March–last Saturday May.
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Year-round coarse fishing; VISpas required; pike season October-January; excellent zander habitat.
All anglers fishing Dutch public waters require a VISpas (~€40/year) from Sportvisserij Nederland — buy online at sportvisserijnederland.nl before leaving the UK. For night fishing, an additional NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50/year) is required. Always check VISplanner.nl for current rules on the specific water before your session.
Beneden-Merwede is 330 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from the UK. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
Regio Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.