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Gat van de Zalm is a intimate public water in Regio Zuidwest, the Netherlands, covering 5 hectares of water. Species present include Bream, Roach, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel, Bleak.
Night fishing at Gat van de Zalm is permitted with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required; night fishing permitted in Zeeland with valid permit during designated seasons.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted; electric motors preferred; standard Dutch inland navigation rules apply..
Gat van de Zalm is 210 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 with restrictions. NachtVIStoestemming required; night fishing permitted in Zeeland with valid permit during designated seasons.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Gat van de Zalm. Boats permitted; electric motors preferred; standard Dutch inland navigation rules apply.
Permits required: VISpas mandatory; Zeeland regional permit and potential club membership required.
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 here with restrictions — check VISplanner for current rules.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Gat van de Zalm holds bream, roach, zander, pike, perch, eel, bleak. Pike are subject to a closed season 1 March–last Saturday May.
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VISpas required year-round; coarse fish available throughout year; pike season September–January.
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.
Gat van de Zalm is 210 miles from Calais — allow around 4 hours from the Hook of Holland ferry. 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 Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.