Fishing near Meppel, Drenthe

Meppel sits at the edge of Drenthe where the province meets the water-rich lowlands to the west. The city has direct access to six waters, with the Drentsche Hoofdvaart and Wold Aa on its doorstep and larger waters such as the Zwarte Water, Beulakerwijde, and Zwarte Meer within easy reach. The mix of canals, slow rivers, and open lakes makes this a productive area for coarse fishing year-round.