Situated in Regio Oost, IJssel is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid VISpas. Known locally as De IJssel. Species include Barbel, Carp, Catfish, Bream, Ide, Roach, Zander, Pike, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at IJssel is authorised: Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Gelderse IJssel — excellent barbel and carp river. Groynes along the IJssel are popular fishing spots. Major carp, catfish and barbel venue.. Regarding boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Belly boats forbidden in main navigation channel (vaargeul) of major transport waterways (e.g. Waal). Float tubes treated as small craft — stay out of commercial shipping lanes..
IJssel is 206 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 IJssel with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming. Gelderse IJssel — excellent barbel and carp river. Groynes along the IJssel are popular fishing spots. Major carp, catfish and barbel venue.
Boats: Boats and belly boats permitted. Belly boats forbidden in main navigation channel (vaargeul) of major transport waterways (e.g. Waal). Float tubes treated as small craft — stay out of commercial shipping lanes.
Permits required: VISpas (~€40/year) required. NachtVIStoestemming (€17.50) required for night fishing. Derde Hengeltoestemming (€32.50) for 3rd rod where permitted. Check VISplanner app (visplanner.nl) for current water-specific rules.
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.
IJssel holds barbel, carp, catfish, bream, ide, roach, zander, pike. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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All year for most species. Closed season: Pike 1 March–last Saturday May; Zander & Perch 1 April–last Saturday May; Barbel/Chub/Nase 1 April–31 May. Bait restriction: 1 April–last Saturday May (no dead fish/lures). Mandatory no-kill: Carp, Eel/Paling, Grass Carp.
Regio Oost covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.
