Oude Rijn

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 10

The Oude Rijn in Gelderland is a long, former bend of the Rhine River, creating a distinct water body characterized by its slow-moving, meandering nature. It functions as a lake-like environment in its current form, offering anglers a mix of open water and structured shorelines to explore.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

Eurasian Asp

Leuciscus aspius

Eurasian Pikeperch

Sander lucioperca

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

Ide

Leuciscus idus

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Ruffe

Gymnocephalus cernua

Silver Bream

Blicca bjoerkna

Tench

Tinca tinca

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Oude Rijn. 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.

Productive areas are often found near structural features. Points with reed beds, submerged timber, and areas where the old river channel creates depth changes or drop-offs are consistently good. The confluence areas with smaller streams or ditches can also attract fish. The municipality of Rijnwaarden contains significant stretches of the lake that are well-regarded by local anglers.

Know where you can legally fish on Oude Rijn

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.

Gelderland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Gelderland.

Take Oude Rijn with you

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