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Coarse fishing tips at IJsselhof

Carp fishing takes patience, gear and technique. Coarse fishing is the opposite: a rod, a float, a piece of sweetcorn, and within five minutes you get a bite. That is why it is the perfect way to introduce children, grandchildren or a partner who has never held a rod to fishing. At IJsselhof you have your own quiet ditch teeming with coarse fish.

Your first fish in five steps

  1. Collect your gear at reception. A simple rod with a float set-up, a pot of sweetcorn or pellets, and off you go. No permit, no forms.
  2. Choose a quiet spot. The quieter you are, the sooner the fish dare to bite.
  3. Cast out, not too far. Coarse fish are often two to four metres from the bank.
  4. Keep an eye on the float. As soon as it goes under or shoots sideways: lift gently.
  5. Return the fish. Catch & release applies at IJsselhof. The fish swims on and you will soon catch another one.

Especially with children

Keep fishing sessions short: fifteen to thirty minutes works better than an hour of sitting still. Let the child touch the float, press the bait on and scoop the fish out with the landing net themselves; those are the moments that stick. Keep a towel and some sweets nearby, because dirty hands and hunger are the two real end-of-session moments. And don't forget your phone for the first-fish photo.

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Our holiday homes by the fishing water

Hoorn Wellness 4

Wellness and nature by the water

  • 4
    persons
  • 2
    bedrooms
  • By the water
  • hot-tub-solid
    Wellness

Experience the real wellness feeling in this detached holiday home. Relax in the traditional Finnish sauna, steam room or in the hot tub.

Medemblik Wellness 6

Wellness at home

  • 6
    persons
  • 3
    bedrooms
  • By the water

Do you like that little bit extra? Then choose this luxury wellness villa for 6 persons. Relax in the traditional private sauna and enjoy the sun on your terrace deck..

Medemblik 14

Unwind in the garden room

  • 14
    persons
  • 6
    bedrooms
  • By the water

This garden room-connected vacation villa is the ideal year-round vacation villa. Thanks to the garden room, you can enjoy the outdoor feeling for a long time.

Medemblik 6

Carefree enjoyment

  • 6
    persons
  • 3
    bedrooms
  • By the water

This spacious, detached holidayhome can accommodate 6 people and is fully equipped. The house has a spacious living and dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a spacious terrace with lots of privacy. 

Enkhuizen 8

Met moderne tuinkamer

  • 8
    persons
  • 4
    bedrooms
  • By the water

Enjoy a luxurious stay in Enkhuizen 8, a comfortable holiday home beautifully located by the water. This accommodation offers space for up to 8 guests and features a modern garden room as well as a bedroom on the ground floor.

Medemblik Extra Luxe 4

Extra comfort

  • 4
    persons
  • 2
    bedrooms
  • By the water

An excellent choice for those who like that little bit extra. This vacation villa features a ttraditional private sauna and a spacious terrace, perfect for cozy evenings with family or friends.

Kindervilla 7+1

For the little vacationer

  • 8
    persons
  • 4
    bedrooms
  • By the water

Specially equipped for our little vacationers. In this child-friendly holidayhome you will enjoy a carefree vacation with the whole family!

What you need

You don't need much for a relaxing afternoon of coarse fishing. At reception we sell floats, simple feeder sets and pellet feed, and you can have it all ready for you when you book. You are of course welcome to bring your own rod. A landing net and landing mat are compulsory, also for coarse fish: bring them dry and clean to avoid bringing fish diseases into our waters.

The house rules in brief

  • No permit needed on the park water
  • Catch & release for all species
  • Maximum of two rods per person
  • Barbless hooks recommended, especially for children who are just learning to unhook
  • Groundbaiting is allowed, with our park pellets

And if you get a taste for more?

Anyone who notices after a few successful afternoons that fishing has got hold of them can progress at IJsselhof. We have a densely stocked carp ditch for real enthusiasts, and accommodations with their own fishing jetty on wide water. Read more about carp fishing at IJsselhof or view our fishing holiday accommodations.

Book your holiday home by the water

Want a house where your children can watch the float dance from the terrace? View our accommodations with a fishing jetty or ask specifically for a home on the ditch when you book.

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