1. Netherlands

Fishing in the Netherlands

Fishing in Netherlands includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in the Netherlands

Pike
Pike
Perch
Perch
Carp
Carp
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
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Top fishing spots in the Netherlands

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Oostland Water

South Holland, Netherlands

4.2
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Muidertrekvaart

North Holland, Netherlands

3.0
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Bergse Plassen

South Holland, Netherlands

4.7
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Sliksloot

South Holland, Netherlands

4.5
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2e Diemen

North Holland, Netherlands

3.5
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IJssel

, Netherlands

5.0
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Weespertrekvaart

North Holland, Netherlands

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Bikkersvaart

Utrecht, Netherlands

3.0
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Nieuwe Diep

North Holland, Netherlands

3.0
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De Dye

North Holland, Netherlands

3.5
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Biggest catches in the Netherlands

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Netherlands fishing reports

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IJssel

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Northern pike

IJssel

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IJssel

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Common carp

Sliksloot

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Grass carp

Veluwsche Wetering

40 in · 34 lb

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Common carp

Nieuwe Diep

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Tench

Oostland Water

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Common carp

Oostland Water

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Common carp

Kanaal door Voorne

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Common carp

Oostland Water

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FAQ about fishing in the Netherlands

Some of the most popular species anglers target in the Netherlands include Pike, Perch, and Carp. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across the Netherlands.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in the Netherlands include Oostland Water, Muidertrekvaart, and Bergse Plassen. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in the Netherlands, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular States in the Netherlands
UtrechtGroningenZeelandGelderlandFrieslandDrentheFlevolandLimburgNorth BrabantNorth HollandOverijsselSouth Holland
Popular species in the Netherlands
Northern pikeEuropean perchCommon carpZanderCommon breamCommon roachCommon ruddMirror carpTenchRound gobyWhite breamIdeWhite sturgeonAspEuropean seabassWels catfishPrussian carpGrass carpEuropean chubRainbow troutCrucian carpEuropean eelLeather carpPumpkinseedRussian sturgeonExplore species
Popular fishing waters in the Netherlands
Oostland WaterMuidertrekvaartBergse PlassenSliksloot2e DiemenIJsselWeespertrekvaartBikkersvaartNieuwe DiepDe DyeHaarsche WeteringGooimeerKanaal door VoorneAmstel-DrechtkanaalVeluwsche WeteringMunsche WeteringRotte MerenGroote HeektDobbeplasKetelhavenPopular Waters