Lek is a intimate public water in Regio Midden, the Netherlands, covering 1 hectares of water. The water holds Bream, Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Eel, Ide — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lek — plan for daytime sessions only. Regarding boats: Boats require registration and must comply with Dutch river navigation regulations and speed limits..
Lek is 260 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 Lek. This is an exception to standard VISpas rules — check VISplanner for details.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Lek. Boats require registration and must comply with Dutch river navigation regulations and speed limits.
Permits required: VISpas required. River-specific permits may be needed; contact Utrecht water board or local angling club.
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.
Lek holds bream, carp, zander, pike, perch, roach, eel, ide. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Coarse fish year-round with VISpas. Pike season: October-January. Zander and Bream peak spring and 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.
Lek is 260 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.
Regio Midden covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.