Fishing near Lemmer, Friesland

Lemmer sits on the IJsselmeer in the southwest corner of Friesland, long known as the 'gate of Friesland' and one of the most important fishing locations in the Netherlands. The town borders the open water of the IJsselmeer directly, while the Frisian lakes — including Tsjûkemar and Sleattemer Mar — spread out to the north and east. Predator fishing for pike, zander, and perch draws anglers to these lakes, and eel has deep roots in the region's fishing culture.