EcoRecreatie River Fishing Guide
If fishing on one of the rivers in the Netherlands is on your bucket list, look no further than the EcoRecreatie River Fishing Guide. With Captain Toine at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Pike Perch (Zander), Northern Pike, European Perch, Asp, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you’re likely to jig using light tackle. Capt. Toine also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear. Fishing on these trips is limited to catch and release.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome and child-sized life vests are available. Otherwise, you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Your day begins aboard a 16’ Starweld aluminum fishing boat that holds up to 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Toine will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Make sure to check with the captain on the river you would like to fish on, to arrange the place to meet.
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It’s never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with the EcoRecreatie River Fishing Guide!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
+6Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 2, 2024
Half Day Trip – River Linge (AM)
Beautiful stretch of river to fish
Went for a morning's fishing on the river Linge, near Arkel. Cpt Toine was unavoidably unavailable, so had previously arranged a replacement fishing guide for us, who was excellent, having fished those waters for many years. All equipment was provided, we were fishing on lures for pike / perch and landed a Zander, which was quite a rarity. Frans was very attentive to my son, checking his lure, changing out for alternatives, checking the depth setting was right etc. Both Frans and Toine were very friendly and put my son at ease. This is a beautiful stretch of river - we came back a few days later and rented a boat from Toine for the day to cruise up to Leerdam and back. Highly recommended. Thanks for a lovely couple of days in our holiday!
Went for a morning's fishing on the river Linge, near Arkel. Cpt Toine was unavoidably unavailable, so had previously arranged...
Captain replied
Assendelft, The Netherlands
May 27, 2024
Full Day Trip – Any River
Season opening !
The predator fishing season in the Netherlands starts on the last Saturday of May. Now what is more beautiful than to start it on of the Dutch rivers with a guide that knows his way around. So this year I went with Toine to a coffee with cream colored fast flowing river, this massive stream on steroids does not hold many secrets for my guide of the day. With the ease of a experienced captain he maneuvered the fully equipped Starweld through the waves. As soon as we arrived on the first spot, I managed to hook two zanders in less than 10 minutes and missed number three right after that. What kick to start the day like this! After some dropshot and jigfishing, Toine suggested to try some spin fishing. We caught quite a few asp up to 65 centimeters which is not so common early in season. Lures and high quality rods are available on this boat by the way! To top it off we had some fiercely active perch at the end of the trip, I caught an old warrior on just 50 centimeters of water very close to the shore. It was an amazing opening for me and plans to make another trip with Toine are already made. Thanks Toine I really enjoyed our little adventure!
The predator fishing season in the Netherlands starts on the last Saturday of May. Now what is more beautiful than to start it...
Captain replied
Zeist, Netherlands
Jul 28, 2023
Full Day Trip – Any River
a beautiful day on the river
Last week I spent a day with Toine Aarts on his boat on the river De Waal. It is clear that this is a river with a lot of zander and Toine knows his way around very well. Right on the first cast I already caught a big zander. Toine has a lot of knowledge and his boat is perfectly fine with several fish finders and a live scope. It is great fun to see that there is fish where Toine brings you and to see the fish attack live. I had a great day and we caught about 14 nice zanders, one asp and... almost a catfish. But we lost it on the surface.
Last week I spent a day with Toine Aarts on his boat on the river De Waal. It is clear that this is a river with a lot of zander...
Captain replied
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
+6Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Beautiful stretch of river to fish
Half Day Trip – River Linge (AM) on August 2, 2024
Went for a morning's fishing on the river Linge, near Arkel. Cpt Toine was unavoidably unavailable, so had previously arranged a replacement fishing guide for us, who was excellent, having fished those waters for many years. All equipment was provided, we were fishing on lures for pike / perch and landed a Zander, which was quite a rarity. Frans was very attentive to my son, checking his lure, changing out for alternatives, checking the depth setting was right etc. Both Frans and Toine were very friendly and put my son at ease. This is a beautiful stretch of river - we came back a few days later and rented a boat from Toine for the day to cruise up to Leerdam and back. Highly recommended. Thanks for a lovely couple of days in our holiday!
Went for a morning's fishing on the river Linge, near Arkel. Cpt Toine was unavoidably unavailable, so had previously arranged a replacement fishing guide for us, who was excellent, having fished those waters for many years. All equipment was provided, we were fishing on lures for pike / perch and landed a Zander, which was quite a rarity. Frans was very attentive to my son, checking his lure, changing out for alternatives, checking the depth setting was right etc. Both Frans and Toine were...
Assendelft, The Netherlands
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Season opening !
Full Day Trip – Any River on May 27, 2024
The predator fishing season in the Netherlands starts on the last Saturday of May. Now what is more beautiful than to start it on of the Dutch rivers with a guide that knows his way around. So this year I went with Toine to a coffee with cream colored fast flowing river, this massive stream on steroids does not hold many secrets for my guide of the day. With the ease of a experienced captain he maneuvered the fully equipped Starweld through the waves. As soon as we arrived on the first spot, I managed to hook two zanders in less than 10 minutes and missed number three right after that. What kick to start the day like this! After some dropshot and jigfishing, Toine suggested to try some spin fishing. We caught quite a few asp up to 65 centimeters which is not so common early in season. Lures and high quality rods are available on this boat by the way! To top it off we had some fiercely active perch at the end of the trip, I caught an old warrior on just 50 centimeters of water very close to the shore. It was an amazing opening for me and plans to make another trip with Toine are already made. Thanks Toine I really enjoyed our little adventure!
The predator fishing season in the Netherlands starts on the last Saturday of May. Now what is more beautiful than to start it on of the Dutch rivers with a guide that knows his way around. So this year I went with Toine to a coffee with cream colored fast flowing river, this massive stream on steroids does not hold many secrets for my guide of the day. With the ease of a experienced captain he maneuvered the fully equipped Starweld through the waves. As soon as we arrived on the first spot,...
Zeist, Netherlands
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
a beautiful day on the river
Full Day Trip – Any River on July 28, 2023
Last week I spent a day with Toine Aarts on his boat on the river De Waal. It is clear that this is a river with a lot of zander and Toine knows his way around very well. Right on the first cast I already caught a big zander. Toine has a lot of knowledge and his boat is perfectly fine with several fish finders and a live scope. It is great fun to see that there is fish where Toine brings you and to see the fish attack live. I had a great day and we caught about 14 nice zanders, one asp and... almost a catfish. But we lost it on the surface.
Last week I spent a day with Toine Aarts on his boat on the river De Waal. It is clear that this is a river with a lot of zander and Toine knows his way around very well. Right on the first cast I already caught a big zander. Toine has a lot of knowledge and his boat is perfectly fine with several fish finders and a live scope. It is great fun to see that there is fish where Toine brings you and to see the fish attack live. I had a great day and we caught about 14 nice zanders, one asp and......
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