Holiday homes with fishing jetty
Fishing close by
A fishing pond as your front garden... As an angler, you will enjoy an unforgettable fishing holiday at Holiday park IJsselhof. Discover our holiday homes with a fishing jetty now.
Night fishing at Holiday park IJsselhof in Andijk has something you won't feel anywhere else: silence, the IJsselmeer by the dyke, and your own fishing jetty right next to your holiday home. No long trek to a swim, no disturbance from walkers, no light pollution. In this guide you will read how to set up a successful night session here, which rules apply, and what you need to make it a long, productive night.
A fishing pond as your front garden... As an angler, you will enjoy an unforgettable fishing holiday at Holiday park IJsselhof. Discover our holiday homes with a fishing jetty now.
Fish from your own jetty in the inland waters of the IJsselmeer, at the fishing spots behind reception or in the fishing lake nearby.
The waterways surrounding our holiday homes are home to a variety of fish species, including common carp, mirror carp, linear carp, crucian carp and various species of whitefish.
The fish population mainly consists of carp weighing around 1 to 4 kg. We regularly stock the waters with additional carp to maintain a healthy fish population and enhance the fishing experience for our guests.
Looking for a bigger challenge? There are also some larger specimens swimming in the waters! Carp weighing 8 to 9 kg have been caught, although these larger fish are only caught occasionally.
Our fishing tip: you don't need heavy tackle. A fishing line with a diameter of 0.26 mm is more than sufficient, and a size 8 or 10 hook is a good choice. Even with relatively light tackle, you could be in for a big surprise!
Four things make the difference between an average night session and a top experience at IJsselhof.
Almost all our waterside homes have their own fishing jetty at the door. You fish from your holiday home: a warm kitchen within reach, a dry place to sleep if rain comes unexpectedly, no tent or bivvy needed. That is a world of difference from traditional night fishing trips.
Strict quiet hours apply in the park from 23:00 to 07:00, so other guests are quiet too. The water is dark, just the way carp like it.
The fish stock has been managed since 2020 by carp doctor Mark Breedveld of CarpCare. Twice a year he stocks new carp, including exclusive Japanese koi carp. On a night session the chance of a trophy catch here is real.
You don't need a VISpas for the inland waters of IJsselhof. Catch & release is compulsory, though. For the IJsselmeer by the dyke you need a VISpas (available from De Moel in Wervershoof, 4.5 km).
Night fishing is allowed at IJsselhof, provided you follow the house rules. No complicated paperwork, just respect for the other guests and the fish.
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Water temperature above 18 degrees, long nights with pleasant warmth. Carp then keep actively looking for food at night too. There is action especially from sunset until about 02:00 and again from 04:00 until sunrise. Between 02:00 and 04:00 it often goes quiet at the water.
Not every night in May or September is suitable for night fishing, but a warm summery spell in these months sometimes gives surprisingly good sessions. Check the weather forecast beforehand and choose nights with a minimum temperature above 14 degrees.
Carp react to changes in air pressure. The hours before a thunderstorm often bring intense activity. Light rain also gets the bites going.
At full moon the water is lighter and carp are more cautious. Dark nights or cloudy skies work better for most carp. Mirror carp, by the way, often stay active even at full moon, but mainly in deeper water.
A successful night session depends on preparation. Here is what we recommend arranging in advance or bringing along:
Order your bait and sets in advance with your reservation
From 23:00 to 07:00. You may continue fishing, but quietly: no loud alarms and no loud talking.
Not at the shared fishing spots. At your own waterside holiday home you don't need a tent. If you are unsure whether you may put up a shelter on your own jetty, just ask at reception.
Reception is not open 24/7. Make sure you have everything you need in advance to avoid surprises. Pellets, sets and bait can be ordered in advance with your reservation.
Yes, provided you have a valid VISpas. The IJsselmeer is outside the park, so the quiet hours rule does not apply there, but please respect nature and other visitors.
