Southern half of the old Zuiderzee, separated from the IJsselmeer by the Houtribdijk. Similar water with very limited trout presence. Validate before targeting.
- Lake
- Mixed
Rules at a glance
- Permit required
How to fish it · for Pike
When
Pike are feeding aggressively as water cools, building reserves for winter. Weed is dying back, concentrating both pike and prey fish into predictable holding areas.
Where
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
The plan
Plan A
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — at anchor
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
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Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Pike fly box
Probably the best pike fly fishing window of the year. Cooling water activates pike metabolism and baitfish shoal up before winter, concentrating the predators. Fish are aggressive feeders moving to windward banks, dropoffs, and points where baitfish are pushed. Large profile baitfish streamers on intermediate lines retrieved at medium pace, with pauses at structure edges. Count-down retrieves to find the active depth. Fish move — cover ground rather than working one spot.
Top
15–25cm · Fly
The workhorse of autumn pike fly fishing.
12–20cm · Fly
Roach are the primary prey of pike in most European lowland waters (Netherlands, Ireland, France, England).
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- VISpas (Dutch fishing pass) required — available from Sportvisserij Nederland
- No national exam required.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
45%
Cloud50%
Wind30%
Temp60%
Conditions are away from Markermeer (Margins)'s sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Het Paard van Marken Part II Terrain map
About this water
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Poor
- Chemical: Unknown
What this classification means
WFD ecological status Moderate → Poor corrected to EEA WISE 2022 (3rd RBMP) classification for waterbody NL92_MARKERMEER (was a stale earlier-cycle value). Source: EEA WISE SWB_SurfaceWaterBody (discodata.eea.europa.eu), verified 2026-06-18.
WFD classification · NL92_MARKERMEER
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 March → 30 September
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Markermeer (Margins)
Southern half of the old Zuiderzee, separated from the IJsselmeer by the Houtribdijk.
How to fish it · for Pike
When
Pike are feeding aggressively as water cools, building reserves for winter. Weed is dying back, concentrating both pike and prey fish into predictable holding areas.
Where
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
The plan
Plan A
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — at anchor
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Pike fly box
Probably the best pike fly fishing window of the year. Cooling water activates pike metabolism and baitfish shoal up before winter, concentrating the predators. Fish are aggressive feeders moving to windward banks, dropoffs, and points where baitfish are pushed. Large profile baitfish streamers on intermediate lines retrieved at medium pace, with pauses at structure edges. Count-down retrieves to find the active depth. Fish move — cover ground rather than working one spot.
Top
15–25cm · Fly
The workhorse of autumn pike fly fishing.
12–20cm · Fly
Roach are the primary prey of pike in most European lowland waters (Netherlands, Ireland, France, England).
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- VISpas (Dutch fishing pass) required — available from Sportvisserij Nederland
- No national exam required.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
45%
Cloud50%
Wind30%
Temp60%
Conditions are away from Markermeer (Margins)'s sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Het Paard van Marken Part II Terrain map
About this water
Southern half of the old Zuiderzee, separated from the IJsselmeer by the Houtribdijk. Similar water with very limited trout presence. Validate before targeting.
- Lake
- Mixed
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Poor
- Chemical: Unknown
What this classification means
WFD ecological status Moderate → Poor corrected to EEA WISE 2022 (3rd RBMP) classification for waterbody NL92_MARKERMEER (was a stale earlier-cycle value). Source: EEA WISE SWB_SurfaceWaterBody (discodata.eea.europa.eu), verified 2026-06-18.
WFD classification · NL92_MARKERMEER
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 March → 30 September
Related guides
Booking & contacts