HOLLANDS DIEP
Zander Fishing near Rotterdam – Guided by Thom Prüst
Hollands Diep is one of the best waters in the Netherlands for zander — located just south of Rotterdam.
It’s wide, powerful, and constantly changing. Not the easiest place to fish — but exactly the kind of water where zander grow big.
I fish here more than anywhere else. So instead of figuring it out yourself, you step on the boat with a plan from the start.
Not sure if this is the right trip?
If you’re choosing between locations:
→ Amsterdam: easier fishing, ideal for a first trip
→ Hollands Diep: more technical, but your best shot at serious zander
Most international guests start in Amsterdam.
Anglers who want more — or bigger fish — end up here at Hollands Diep.
The reality of fishing Hollands Diep
This isn’t a “guaranteed numbers” water. Some days you catch a lot. Some days you work hard for a few bites. But the fish here are different. Heavy, aggressive zander that hit hard and stay with you. That’s why people come here.
How we approach the water
Hollands Diep is all about timing, structure and movement.
Current shifts, baitfish move, and zander follow. You need to stay on top of that.
I’ll show you exactly how I fish this water:
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where I start depending on conditions
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how I adjust when fish move or shut down
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how to fish softbaits effectively in current
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when to change approach completely
You don’t just follow along — you understand what’s happening.
What else you can expect
Zander is the main focus, but this water always has surprises.
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big perch moving in groups along structure
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pike appearing out of nowhere
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occasional catfish
Not the goal — but it happens often enough to make the day interesting.
About Your Guide – Thom Prüst
I’m on this water multiple days every week.
Not occasionally — consistently.
That means:
I know where fish were yesterday
what changed overnight
and what areas are worth fishing right now
No guessing, no random drifting.
Is this trip for you?
This trip works well if you:
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want a real chance at big zander
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don’t mind working a bit for your bites
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are interested in improving your fishing
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prefer a serious fishing day over a casual experience
When this might not be the right choice
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first time fishing trip in the Netherlands
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looking for fast action
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short or easy day on the water
Location & Access
Hollands Diep is located just south of Rotterdam and is easy to reach.
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About 30 minutes by train or car from Rotterdam
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Around 1.5 hours by train or car from Amsterdam
If you're traveling without a car, I can pick you up and drop you off at Lage Zwaluwe station — it’s just a few minutes from the water (€50 extra).
Just let me know in advance and I’ll arrange it.
Book your trip
If this sounds like the kind of fishing you're looking for:
Send me a WhatsApp message and tell me what you're after.
If Hollands Diep fits, we go for it.
If not, I’ll point you in the right direction.
