What works at Holiday park IJsselhof? In this guide you will find all the practical fishing tips for our West Frisian waters: from the right bait and the best techniques to seasonal tips, rules and specific tactics per species. With advice from carp doctor Mark Breedveld of CarpCare, who has actively managed the fish stock in the park since 2020.
To ensure the quality of fishing at Holiday park IJsselhof, we pay close attention to managing our inland waters and fish stock. The waters hold various species, including common carp, mirror carp, linear carp, crucian carp hybrids and coarse fish. We also regularly stock new carp to keep the fish population healthy and varied.
For you as an angler, this means you can enjoy well-maintained fishing waters with every chance of a nice catch.
The inland waters around the holiday homes hold:
On the neighbouring IJsselmeer you can also fish for:
Whether you are fishing for carp, coarse fish or pike, these park-specific tips apply to all species.
You can fish all year round, but the fish are most active from May to October, when the water is warmer than 14 degrees. Early morning and early evening then give the most activity. In spring and autumn the feeding time shifts towards the middle of the day. Planning a weekend away or a longer fishing holiday? Then these months are our top recommendation.
Our carp are used to Carp Pro Plus 6-millimetre pellets. These pellets are available at reception and can be ordered in advance with your reservation. For coarse fish, sweetcorn or a small boilie also work well. In our densely stocked carp ditch only Carp Pro Plus pellets may be used as feed.
We recommend using a landing net and unhooking mat for every catch. Important: when you arrive at the park, your landing net and unhooking mat must be dry and clean. This prevents fish diseases being transferred from other waters.
Catch & release is compulsory at IJsselhof. Taking or eating caught fish is not allowed. Violations incur a 50-euro fine. For wounds on caught fish, use Carp Care Wound Seal from the CarpCare product line, available at reception.
Fish are naturally cautious, especially carp. Keep 2 to 3 metres away from the water's edge. The fish will be less disturbed and stay longer in your swim. A simple rule that makes the difference between one bite and an afternoon full of action.
We have put together separate guides with in-depth tips per species and fishing style. Click through to the guide that matches what you want to catch.
Carp fishing is IJsselhof's speciality. Our inland waters are rich in different carp species, and the densely stocked carp ditch offers extra opportunities for the real enthusiast. Carp doctor Mark Breedveld shares his best tips on bait, lead, helicopter rigs and the soft West Frisian bottom.
Night fishing is allowed at IJsselhof, provided you respect the quiet hours from 23:00 to 07:00. The peace of the park on the IJsselmeer makes this a unique experience, especially in the summer months. Use a quiet set-up, bells or bite alarms, and look after your baited spots carefully.
Our ditch is ideal for families and beginner anglers. Lots of small carp and coarse fish swim here, and they bite regularly. A simple float set-up with a pellet or a piece of sweetcorn works perfectly. No complex techniques needed.
Outside the park, the IJsselmeer lies right by the dyke. A vast freshwater lake with pike, carp and ide, a challenge for the experienced angler. For the IJsselmeer you need a VISpas, available from Hengelsport De Moel in Wervershoof (4.5 km from the park).
Our park map shows three types of fishing water in the park, plus the IJsselmeer by the dyke.
Most waterside holiday homes have their own fishing jetty. The Hoorn Wellness 4 and Hoorn 6 homes are on a wide stretch of water with a beautiful open view. Many other holiday homes are on our ditch, home to common carp, mirror carp and various coarse fish species. So you can enjoy a relaxing day of fishing straight from your garden.
Behind reception there is a public fishing jetty that all park guests may use. This central fishing spot is ideal for guests without their own jetty or for anglers who would like to try a different spot in the park.
For the IJsselmeer you need a VISpas. It is available from Hengelsport De Moel in Wervershoof, about 4.5 kilometres from the park.
We want fishing here to stay fun and fair for every angler, and above all: we want the fish to stay healthy.
Sport angler and YouTuber Robert Grootenboer visited the park when three special koi carp were stocked. Watch the video to see these beautiful fish swim into their new water.
