Fishing near Veendam, Groningen

Veendam sits in the peat-canal landscape of Groningen, surrounded by an extensive network of kanalen and the nearby Oldambtmeer. The area is classic Dutch coarse-fishing country, with the Kanaal Veendam–Musselkanaal running through the region and the Groote Gat right in town. Pike, zander, perch, bream, and a wide range of whitefish are the main targets across these interconnected waters.

Top waters to fish near Veendam

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

Eurasian Pikeperch

Sander lucioperca

Tench

Tinca tinca

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

Ide

Leuciscus idus

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Ruffe

Gymnocephalus cernua

Silver Bream

Blicca bjoerkna

Common Bream

Abramis brama

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

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