Located in Regio Noord, Eekhoornse Loop is a intimate public water of 1 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species present include Roach, Bream, Pike, Perch, Eel, Ide, Zander.
Night fishing is permitted at Eekhoornse Loop with a NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming available; night fishing permitted with license; Groningen region supports night fishing with club membership.. Regarding boats: Small boats and dinghies permitted; electric motors preferred; fuel engines may require special permission..
Eekhoornse Loop is 370 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 Eekhoornse Loop with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming available; night fishing permitted with license; Groningen region supports night fishing with club membership.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Eekhoornse Loop. Small boats and dinghies permitted; electric motors preferred; fuel engines may require special permission.
Permits required: VISpas mandatory; Visserij Groningen membership recommended for night fishing, bivouac, and boat access.
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.
Eekhoornse Loop holds roach, bream, pike, perch, eel, ide, zander. Pike are subject to a closed season 1 March–last Saturday May.
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VISpas required year-round; pike season October–January; roach, bream, and perch excellent spring through autumn.
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.
Eekhoornse Loop is 370 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 Noord covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.