WIM DE VRIES: FISHING IN THE NETHERLANDS
Cheap thrills! Dutch fishing will be the envy of the world
The Netherlands is among the most inexpensive countries in the world for
fishing, and the options are countless. Many participants of the World Predator
Classic will regard the Dutch fishing permit system with some envy, because almost nowhere else in the world is fishing priced lower. It is possible to become a member of a fishing club and receive the VISpas (Fishing pass) for a limited price, and thus fish in about 90% of all of Dutch waters that are rich in fish. We are very proud of the fact that
the World Predator Classic will visit the Netherlands. It will provide plenty of publicity for our beautiful fishing waters and angling in general. In addition, the WPC is an extremely innovative competition that can be easily followed via Internet TV thanks to digital reporting, which will yield plenty of additional enjoyment and attention!
Organised angling
Sportvisserij Nederland promotes the interest of angling both nationally and internationally. In the Netherlands, seven federations
are connected to Sportvisserij Nederland, including Sportvisserij Zuidwest Nederland. The latter is involved in the organisation and coordination of competitions, fishery management and supervision in the provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant and Zuid-Holland. Sportvisserij Zuidwest Nederland is the ultimate organisation with knowledge of the fish stock of the competition waters of
the World Predator Classic. In addition, over thirty special
investigating officers, who annually carry out over 15,000 inspections, will oversee the compliance with the Fisheries Act. These inspections will take place at the banks, and they will use three rapid inspection boats to carry out inspections on the water.
Dutch Sportvisdelta
The Netherlands are the Delta of large rivers such as the Ems, Rhine, the Maas and the Scheldt. The closer these rivers come to the sea, the broader they become, and the Haringvliet is almost 4 kilometres wide at some places, providing plenty of room for fish and anglers! Rivers used to flow directly into the
sea, but this is no longer the case as a result of the Delta works. Using dams and movable dykes, the water is drained away ingeniously, preventing floods and keeping waterways navigable.
Competition venue
During the World Predator Classic, fishing takes place on the ancient Haringvliet and Hollands Diep inlets; fishing waters which today are fresh and teeming with fish. These waters are favourites among boat fishermen and in particular among predator fishermen because of the healthy stocks of zander, perch and pike, and fish measuring over a metre are not uncommon. In addition, these waters are fished from the banks for other species of fish, such as carp.
VISpas The Sportvisserij Zuidwest Nederland
fishing waters are included in the Gezamenlijke Lijst van Viswateren (Lists of Fishing Waters) as part of the VISpas. The VISpas is proof of membership of
a fishing club associated with Sportvisserij Nederland. In general, membership is no more than 30 to 45 euros a year. Members are allowed to fish with two rods and use all legally allowed types of bait in all waters of the Gezamenlijke Lijst van Nederlandse Viswateren. In addition, members can fish the waters of their fishing club. So: going fishing? Always bring your VISpas! Sportvisserij Zuidwest Nederland has made
an exception for the participants of the World Predator Classic by issuing a special permit.
Legal rules and conditions:
Fishing and angling is regulated in the 1963 Fisheries Act. In order to fish inland waterways, every angler – irrespective of age – has always required a written consent by the person who has the fishing rights of the water in which they want to fish. Sportvisserij Zuidwest Nederland has hired the fishing rights of the Haringvliet and the Hollands Diep, in addition to many more waters where (limited) commercial fishing also takes place.
Fishing Dutch Polders
The Dutch polders are also perfect for fishing pike, carp, and other
species. The Kanaal through Voorne and
the Bergsche Maas are famous for their good bream catches in spring. In addition, the beaches on Walcheren and the Maasvlakte are good options for sea fishing and bass, sole, young cod and garfish can also be caught here.
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