Fishing near Lelystad, Flevoland

Lelystad sits at the heart of Flevoland, the polder province reclaimed from the IJsselmeer. The city is flanked by two large inland waters — Markermeer and IJsselmeer — and within easy reach of Ketelmeer, Veluwemeer, Gooimeer, and Wolderwijd. These open lakes and the network of polderkanalen running through the province make the area one of the most productive freshwater fishing regions in the Netherlands, known especially for pike, zander, and perch. Toms Creek, the largest fishing park in the Netherlands, is located in Lelystad itself.