Vlist is a small public water in Regio Zuidwest, the Netherlands, covering 12 hectares of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, Eel, Bleak — carp fishing is a key draw for visiting anglers.
Night fishing at Vlist is permitted with restrictions. NachtVISpas required; night fishing permitted in specific zones subject to local club rules and seasonal restrictions.. Regarding boats: Boats allowed but must comply with water board regulations and speed limits in residential areas..
Vlist is 310 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. NachtVISpas required; night fishing permitted in specific zones subject to local club rules and seasonal restrictions.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Vlist. Boats allowed but must comply with water board regulations and speed limits in residential areas.
Permits required: VISpas required; check local fishing club (hengelsportvereniging) for additional permits.
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.
Vlist holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, eel, bleak. 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 valid VISpas; pike season typically September–January.
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.
Vlist is 310 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.
Regio Zuidwest covers a wide range of public fishing venues accessible under the VISpas system. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in this region.