Fishing near Haarlem, North Holland

Haarlem sits in North Holland amid a dense network of canals, polders, rivers, and lakes that make it one of the more productive freshwater fishing cities in the country. The Spaarne runs straight through the city centre, and the surrounding polder landscape extends to larger waters such as Mooie Nel and the Spaarnwoude area. Streetfishing from quays and bridges is a genuine local tradition — Haarlem is set to host the Streetfishing World Championship in 2026.

Top waters to fish near Haarlem

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Haarlem, North Holland and what's needed to catch them.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

Eurasian Pikeperch

Sander lucioperca

Tench

Tinca tinca

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Ruffe

Gymnocephalus cernua

Silver Bream

Blicca bjoerkna

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

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