Hunze

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 13

The Hunze is a stream flowing through the province of Drenthe in the northern Netherlands, a region characterized by its flat, open landscapes, peat meadows, and historic waterway networks. As one of the notable waterways of this part of the country, the Hunze offers anglers a quiet, pastoral fishing experience in a distinctly Dutch natural setting. The stream is particularly well regarded among local pike anglers, drawing those who appreciate the challenge of hunting predatory fish in a lowland stream environment.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Hunze and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Common Bream

Abramis brama

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

Eurasian Pikeperch

Sander lucioperca

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Ide

Leuciscus idus

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Ruffe

Gymnocephalus cernua

Silver Bream

Blicca bjoerkna

Tench

Tinca tinca

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Hunze. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Pike on the Hunze are most reliably found near structural features such as bends in the stream, areas with dense aquatic vegetation, and spots where the bank provides shade and cover. These types of locations concentrate fish throughout the year and are the first places experienced local anglers will target.

Know where you can legally fish on Hunze

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Drenthe licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Drenthe.

Take Hunze with you

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