Kennemerstrand

Saltwater
Beach

Kennemerstrand

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.5
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 19

Kennemerstrand is a public beach located on the southern side of the North Sea Canal in IJmuiden, within the municipality of Velsen in North Holland. This coastal area is part of a natural dune landscape and is situated adjacent to the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. The beach was developed following the construction of a large dam perpendicular to the coast, which helped stabilize the shoreline. It is a year-round destination for coastal recreation, with a mix of sandy beachfront, dunes, and the dynamic waters of the North Sea directly influencing the fishing environment.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

Common Sole

Solea solea

Dab

Limanda limanda

European Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

European Flounder

Platichthys flesus

European Seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

European Smelt

Osmerus eperlanus

European Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Garfish

Belone belone

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus canicula

Lesser Weever

Echiichthys vipera

Lumpsucker

Cyclopterus lumpus

Pouting

Trisopterus luscus

Spotted Ray

Raja montagui

Thicklip Grey Mullet

Chelon labrosus

Thornback Ray

Raja clavata

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Kennemerstrand. 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 most notable underwater structure is the large dam built perpendicular to the shoreline, which likely creates a current break and deeper water that can concentrate fish. The sandy beach itself offers extensive surf fishing opportunities. The area near the mouth of the North Sea Canal, located to the north of the beach, may also be a productive area due to the mixing of currents and nutrients.

Know where you can legally fish on Kennemerstrand

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.

North Holland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for North Holland.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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