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Situated in Regio Zuid, Maas is a public public water accessible to anglers with a valid VISpas. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel, Ide, Rudd, Bleak, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
Night fishing at Maas is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted in designated sections with NachtVIStoestemming; check local water board for allowed areas and times.. Regarding boats: Boats allowed; registration and local permits required; follow water board speed and navigation rules..
Maas is 340 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. Night fishing permitted in designated sections with NachtVIStoestemming; check local water board for allowed areas and times.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Maas. Boats allowed; registration and local permits required; follow water board speed and navigation rules.
Permits required: VISpas mandatory; NachtVIStoestemming for night fishing; boat registration and insurance 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.
Maas holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, eel, ide, rudd, bleak. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Maas holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, eel, ide, rudd, bleak). Maas attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
Coarse fish year-round with VISpas; pike season restricted September-January; catfish present in lower sections.
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.
Maas is 340 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.
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 Zuid covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.
