Fish species

ZANDER (Sander lucioperca)

The North Sea Channel, 't IJ and surrounding waters are home to one of the finest zander fisheries in the world. This fish looks quite similar to his cousin walley, but is bigger, stronger and more agressive... and grows up to a respectable 40 inches! Tens of thousands of beautiful zander swim this giant canal, just waiting to gulp your bait in the depths of these great fishing waters! Vertical jigging is a fun and effective method to catch this predator, but casting and trolling can be just as good.

PERCH (Perca fluviatilis)

One of the most beautiful fishes out there, with vertical bars and a large mouth that's always ready to attack whatever is in it's way. Just like the zander the perch can be caught all year round, especially close to the shore. Perch can be caught spinning, trolling and by vertical jigging.

 NORTHERN PIKE (Esox lucius)

The biggest predator, master of the Dutch waters, willing to take big bait and ready to give a good fight. That's the Northern pike in a nutshell. Can grow up to a stunning size over 50 inches and 30 lb. The pike is not as abundant as zander and perch, but it's size makes up for the lower numbers. This great predator can be caught with large soft baits, lures and dead bait.