Boterdiep

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 13

The Boterdiep is an inland waterway located in the province of Groningen in the northern Netherlands, stretching approximately 11.8 kilometers through the flat, open polder landscape characteristic of this region. Situated near coordinates 53°21′N 6°38′E, this canal-style waterway is a classic example of the Dutch lowland water system, threading through agricultural countryside and connecting with the broader network of ditches, canals, and natural waterways that define the Groningen landscape. With 14 bridges spanning its length, the Boterdiep serves both as a navigational channel and a productive fishing water, drawing local anglers in search of the predatory and coarse fish species that thrive in these nutrient-rich, slow-moving lowland waters.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Boterdiep 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 Boterdiep. 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.

The 14 bridges spanning the Boterdiep are among the most productive fishing locations along the waterway. Bridge pilings create current breaks, shade, and structural complexity that attract both pike and perch. The areas where the Boterdiep connects with side channels and smaller ditches are also prime locations, as predatory fish congregate at these junctions to intercept prey moving between water bodies. Stretches with dense marginal vegetation and overhanging banks provide classic pike ambush zones and are worth targeting with casts placed tight to the cover.

Know where you can legally fish on Boterdiep

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.

Groningen licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Groningen.

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