Angling in Limburg

Man is angling at dusk in Limburg

Limburg, the place to go angling

Put your chair by the waterside, throw out your rod and keep a close eye on your float. In Limburg there are several beautiful angling spots where you can enjoy fishing. Not only can you fish in rivers, canals, streams and lakes, there are also a number of ponds where you are guaranteed to catch something. If you go angling in this region, it is good to check where you are allowed to fish. It is compulsory to carry a fishing licence.

Where can you go angling?

If there is one inland region of the Netherlands rich in water, it is the heart of Limburg. Here you will find the Maasplassen, the rivers Maas and Roer, streams, brooks and canals. Ideal for angling. In many of these places you can fish if you have a fishing licence, but not everywhere. Want to know where you can go angling and which licence you need? Then take a look at the VISplanner of Sportvisserij Nederland.

www.visplanner.nl/en

Man takes fish out of the water in a landing net while the other stands on the wooden quay watching

Fishing licences

Do you want to come angling in Limburg? Then you need the right fishing licence. There are various fishing permits available for the different areas where you can fish. The licences can be bought at the various tourist information offices, among others. The weekly permit is also available online via the Hart van Limburg webshop.

Which fishing licences are there?

Man sits by his rods on the waterfront at the setting sun

Fishponds in Limburg

Besides angling in the natural waters of Limburg, you will find fishponds in various places in the region where, for a fee, fish are released which you can catch during the day or part of the day. You can take the fish you catch home with you or put them on the barbecue where you can enjoy them with family and friends. If you like angling, this is a perfect day out!

Fishpond: Forelrivier Reuver

In the beautiful town of Reuver in the municipality of Beesel lies the fishpond: Forelrivier Reuver. This fishpond is unique because you can fish for trout both outdoors and indoors. Cast your line at the outdoor pond with its natural banks and feel as if you are angling in the middle of nature. The indoor fishpond with running water guarantees fishing fun in all weathers. Even when it rains, Forelrivier Reuver is the place to be for the whole family.

Forelrivier Reuver

The indoor area of Forelrivier Reuver

Trout fishery Heioord

Trout fishery Forellenvijver Heioord in Neeritter is more than a fishpond. Here you can relax while enjoying a unique angling experience. Besides trout fishing, at Heioord you can also enjoy a snack and a drink on the terrace overlooking the ponds. Heioord is also the place to be for various other activities, such as hiking, cycling and scootering.

Forellenvijver Heioord

People fishing in the pond of trout fishery Heioord in front of the premises housing the canteen and terrace