Located in Regio Midden, Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn is a small river of 11 hectares open to fishing under the Dutch VISpas system. Species include Carp, Zander, Pike, Perch, Bream, Barbel, Roach, with carp present and subject to mandatory catch-and-release under Dutch rules.
For carp anglers planning overnight sessions, night fishing at Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn is authorised: Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming on most Rhine branches. Lek section km 956–964: specific stretch rules apply. Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal: star (*) indicates NachtVIStoestemming + derde hengeltoestemming permitted. Major predator and carp river system.. 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..
Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn is 177 miles from Calais, making it a realistic destination for a long weekend carp trip from the UK.
Night fishing is permitted at Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn with a valid NachtVIStoestemming. Night fishing permitted with NachtVIStoestemming on most Rhine branches. Lek section km 956–964: specific stretch rules apply. Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal: star (*) indicates NachtVIStoestemming + derde hengeltoestemming permitted. Major predator and carp river system.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn. 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.
Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn holds carp, zander, pike, perch, bream, barbel, roach. 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.
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.
Rijn/Lek/Neder-Rijn is 177 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.
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