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Juul Steyn - Certified Fishing Guide in Amsterdam and Surrounding Lakes

Sharing the passion for angling, that is the life goal of this enthusiastic Amsterdam fishing guide. As a 6 year old he got his first rod, as a teenager he competed in the World Championships Coarse Fishing and ever since his early twenties he has been working professionally in sport fishing.

 

From the late ‘90’s onward Juul worked as an editor and chief editor at the two leading Dutch angling magazines. In 2010 he started his own business and became a certified fishing guide in Amsterdam. In 2020 Juul published his first book, called ‘Denken als een vis’, in English ‘To think like a fish’. And that is exactly what he does: make you catch more and bigger fish by teaching you to think like a fish.

 

The reason that he moved to Amsterdam back in 2007 is the superb stocks of predator fish both in the inner city and the waters surrounding it. Juul lives on a houseboat with his fishing boat docked alongside. It’s safe to say that he’s got fishing on his mind 24/7.

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Fishing Areas & Specialisms

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Amsterdam - Urban Predator Fishing in the heart of the City

Amsterdam is more than canals and culture — it’s a predator fishing paradise. With massive stocks of zander, perch and pike, the Dutch capital offers world-class angling right in the city center. 

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Specialisms:

  • Casting softbaits and hardbaits in canals and harbor zones

  • Vertical jigging for zander in the IJ and North Sea Canal

  • Targeting big perch and pike in urban structure and current

 

Why it matters:

Amsterdam is Juul’s backyard — he lives on a houseboat with his boat docked alongside. He knows every bridge, bend and drop-off. Whether you’re after numbers or a trophy fish, this is urban fishing at its finest.

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Gooimeer - Ultimate Pike Fishing near Amsterdam

Just 15 minutes from Amsterdam, the Gooimeer offers some of the best pike fishing in the Netherlands. With over 2,600 hectares of clear water, deep holes, plateaus and weed beds, it’s a predator playground — home to massive pike, perch and zander.

 

Specialisms:

  • Casting softbaits, jerkbaits and frogs in shallow clear water

  • Trolling big swimbaits for record-size pike

  • Weedless fishing with chatterbaits in dense vegetation

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Why it matters:
The Gooimeer is a serious big fish water. Pike over 120 cm are no fantasy — they swim here. With the right gear, timing and guidance, you’re not just fishing — you’re hunting. And Juul’s boat, rods and sonar are tuned for one goal: helping you land the fish of a lifetime.

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Markermeer - Big Water, Big Fish, Big Decisions

The Markermeer is vast, open and full of potential. With over 70,000 hectares of water, it’s one of the largest freshwater lakes in Western Europe — and home to serious zander, pike and perch.

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Specialisms:

  • Vertical jigging for zander in deep open water

  • Casting softbaits and hardbaits along structure and current edges

  • Targeting big perch and pike in transition zones

 

Why it matters:

The Markermeer is not for guesswork. It’s for anglers who want to think, adapt and connect with big fish in big water. With Juul’s guidance, gear and experience, you’ll fish smarter — and strike harder.
 

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Boat & Equipment

Boat 

Siegersma Cast King 5.10 Console, 70 HP Yamaha, Minn Kota 80 lb Terrova.

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Electronics

1x Garmin Echomap UHD,  2x Garmin Echomap Ultra 122SV, with Livescope LVS34 and GT56 Transducer.

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Fishing Equipment

St. Croix rods. Spinning: various Legend Elite en Legend Tournament. Baitcasting: Legend Elite, Legend Tournament Muskie and Premier rods. All rods are equipped with high-end Shimano reels: Vanford, Tranx and Ultegra. For Pelagic Fishing we use a Hearty Rise Valley Hunter Heavy Pelagic. 

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Why Fish with Juul Steyn

  • Certified fishing guide with 30+ years of experience

  • Expert in urban and lake fishing: Amsterdam, Gooimeer, Markermeer

  • Former editor-in-chief of top Dutch angling magazines

  • Author of To Think Like a Fish — and he teaches exactly that

  • Lives on a houseboat in Amsterdam — fishing is always on

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Want to fish smarter, sharper and with real insight?
Book your trip with Juul Steyn now and discover the predator potential of Amsterdam and its surrounding lakes.

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