Noordzeekanaal

Saltwater
Estuary

Noordzeekanaal

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 8.4
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 11
Species: 14

The Noordzeekanaal, or North Sea Canal, is a major tidal waterway and shipping canal connecting the Port of Amsterdam directly to the North Sea at IJmuiden. This 30-kilometer (16 nautical mile) engineered channel serves as a critical commercial route but also functions as a significant estuarine fishing environment. Its brackish waters, influenced by North Sea tides, create a habitat that supports both marine and freshwater-adapted species, making it a unique and productive fishing destination within North Holland.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Brill

Scophthalmus rhombus

Common Sole

Solea solea

Dab

Limanda limanda

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

European Flounder

Platichthys flesus

European Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

European Seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

European Smelt

Osmerus eperlanus

European Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Pouting

Trisopterus luscus

Sea Trout

Salmo trutta

Thicklip Grey Mullet

Chelon labrosus

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Noordzeekanaal. 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Noordzeekanaal

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.

Take Noordzeekanaal with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Noordzeekanaal and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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