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Situated in Regio Zuid, Bergse Maas is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid VISpas. Species include Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Bream, Barbel, Catfish, Roach, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Bergse Maas is authorised: Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Large Maas-derived river — excellent catfish and barbel venue.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. River navigation rules apply..
Bergse Maas is 183 miles from Calais, making it a realistic destination for a long weekend carp trip from the UK.
Night fishing is permitted at Bergse Maas with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Large Maas-derived river — excellent catfish and barbel venue.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Bergse Maas. Boats permitted. River navigation rules apply.
Permits required: VISpas required. NachtVIStoestemming for night fishing.
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.
Bergse Maas holds carp, zander, pike, perch, bream, barbel, catfish, roach. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Bergse Maas holds carp among other species (carp, zander, pike, perch, bream, barbel, catfish, roach). Carp are a key target species at Bergse Maas. Always check current permit requirements and night fishing status for this venue.
All year. Standard closed seasons apply.
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.
Bergse Maas is 183 miles from Calais — reachable via the Hook of Holland ferry or Channel Tunnel in under 3 hours. No booking required — Dutch public waters operate on free access under the VISpas system.
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most accessible fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Stena Line overnight ferry (Harwich–Hook of Holland, ~6.5 hours) drops you directly into the fishing heartland, with most Dutch venues within a 2-hour drive of the port.
A VISpas (Sport Fishing Licence) is required to fish most Dutch waters. Buy online at vispas.nl. Many day-ticket and private lakes (particularly carp venues) require an additional water-specific permit.
The Netherlands is a year-round fishing destination. Carp fishing peaks from May through September, with the shallow polders and large pits producing outstanding sport. Pike and perch are at their best from October through February when water temperatures drop and fish move into predictable areas. Zander fishing on the big waterways (IJsselmeer, Hollands Diep) is excellent throughout autumn and winter. For summer carp sessions, the Dutch clay pits and reservoirs hold fish in the 20–40+ lb range with relatively low angling pressure compared to the UK.
Regio Zuid covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.