Fishing near Hardenberg, Overijssel

Hardenberg sits in the northeastern corner of Overijssel, where the Overijsselse Vecht winds through a landscape of low-lying peat meadows and agricultural land. The Vecht is the centrepiece of local freshwater fishing, drawing anglers for pike, perch, bream, and pikeperch. Smaller waters such as the Radewijkerbeek and the Afwateringskanaal add variety close to town, while the city's own ponds have been actively managed by the local angling association in partnership with the municipality to address declining fish stocks.