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Covering 68 hectares in Regio Limburg, Maas (Netherlands) is one of the Netherlands' medium-sized public rivers. Known locally as De Maas. The water holds Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Barbel, Bream, Catfish — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing at Maas (Netherlands) is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing rules vary by Maas section (1a–1j). Most sections: NachtVIStoestemming required. Grensmaas (Borgharen to Geul): night fishing for VVM members without extra permit — check VVM regulations. Bovenmaas (near Maastricht): night fishing between sunset and sunrise NOT permitted. Fishing forbidden: in vispassages, within 25m above or 75m below stuwen (weirs). Nature area oevers: no night fishing where signed after sunset. Maasplassengebied Midden-Limburg: night fishing forbidden in Maasplassen between listed km points.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on most sections. Belly boats allowed. No boats in Sluiscomplex Sambeek. Strong currents — safety important..
At 183 miles from Calais, Maas (Netherlands) is easily accessible for UK anglers — the Netherlands is well-connected via the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry or the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing rules vary by Maas section (1a–1j). Most sections: NachtVIStoestemming required. Grensmaas (Borgharen to Geul): night fishing for VVM members without extra permit — check VVM regulations. Bovenmaas (near Maastricht): night fishing between sunset and sunrise NOT permitted. Fishing forbidden: in vispassages, within 25m above or 75m below stuwen (weirs). Nature area oevers: no night fishing where signed after sunset. Maasplassengebied Midden-Limburg: night fishing forbidden in Maasplassen between listed km points.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Maas (Netherlands). Boats permitted on most sections. Belly boats allowed. No boats in Sluiscomplex Sambeek. Strong currents — safety important.
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. Some Maas sections require local society membership (VVM, HSV).
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 (Netherlands) holds carp, zander, pike, perch, barbel, bream, catfish. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Maas (Netherlands) holds carp among other species (carp, zander, pike, perch, barbel, bream, catfish). The carp fishing at Maas (Netherlands) draws both local and visiting anglers. Obtain the correct venue permit before your session.
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. Grensmaas: mandatory no-kill for Carp, Barbel, Serpeling, Nase, Trout, Sea trout, Salmon.
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 (Netherlands) is 183 miles from Calais — reachable via the Hook of Holland ferry or Channel Tunnel in under 3 hours. 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 Limburg covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.