Located in Regio Midden, Heiligenbergerbeek is a intimate public water of 1 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species present include Trout, Roach, Ide, Perch, Pike, Eel, Bream.
Note: night fishing is forbidden at Heiligenbergerbeek, which is an exception to standard VISpas rules. Regarding boats: No motorboats; small rowboats may be permitted in lower sections—consult local waterboard..
Heiligenbergerbeek is 360 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 not permitted at Heiligenbergerbeek. This is an exception to standard VISpas rules — check VISplanner for details.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Heiligenbergerbeek. No motorboats; small rowboats may be permitted in lower sections—consult local waterboard.
Permits required: VISpas mandatory; check with Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe for trout season details and any club permits.
VISpas (~€40/year) — required to fish most public waters in the Netherlands. Available online at sportvisserijnederland.nl.
Always verify rules on VISplanner.nl before your session — rules can vary by specific water.
Heiligenbergerbeek holds trout, roach, ide, perch, pike, eel, bream. Pike are subject to a closed season 1 March–last Saturday May.
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Trout season March–mid-October; coarse fish year-round. VISpas required.
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.
Heiligenbergerbeek is 360 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 Midden covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.