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Oude Maas is a large public water in Regio Zuidwest, the Netherlands, covering 815 hectares of water. The water holds Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Carp, Eel, Ide — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Oude Maas with a NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming permitted; Zuid-Holland allows night fishing with valid permit on tidal rivers including Oude Maas.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on tidal rivers; observe shipping lanes, tidal conditions, and waterboard regulations..
Oude Maas is 220 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 Oude Maas with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. NachtVIStoestemming permitted; Zuid-Holland allows night fishing with valid permit on tidal rivers including Oude Maas.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Oude Maas. Boats permitted on tidal rivers; observe shipping lanes, tidal conditions, and waterboard regulations.
Permits required: VISpas required; check local waterboard for tidal river specific rules and club affiliations.
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.
Oude Maas holds bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, carp, eel, ide. Note: carp are mandatory catch-and-release on Dutch public waters — they must be returned alive.
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Oude Maas holds carp among other species (bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, carp, eel, ide). Oude Maas attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
Year-round coarse fishing with VISpas. Pike season November-January; zander excellent summer-autumn; tidal influences affect timing.
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.
Oude Maas is 220 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.
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 Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.