The Ganzenkuil carpfishing holiday |Angling Escapes

About The Ganzenkuil (Goose pit)

In the province of Gelderland, right at the river Waal and near Nijmegen you will find the beautiful 19 hectares of water named The Goose pit (De Ganzenkuil). This beautiful lake is one of our most popular and it’s not hard to see why once you get to know about this lake. It has depths up to 22 meters but there are shallower areas you can target too. The water is crystal clear and this has lead to the fish taking on an amazingly dark colouration, every fish that resides in this lake is rather special and the fishing itself is perfect, pure and totally natural. This is a lake that is essentially in the owners backyard (albeit a gigantic garden) and it’s relatively unknown in terms of what actually resides in here apart from the new stock as only a small select few were allowed to fish here before we added the GoosePit to Angling Escapes’ portfolio. The water is lined with a strip of rugged, unspoiled nature that will excite any angler.

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Additional information

  • Distance from Dover 270 miles
  • Number of anglers: 7
  • Dogs allowed: Only in consultation
  • Lake size: 19ha
  • Lake record: 26kg+
  • Number of pegs: 7

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The Ganzenkuil (Goose pit)

Has an unspoilt and natural character that makes you feel like you are in a real carp paradise. Overhanging trees, lily fields, some curious sheep and with a bit of luck you can spot a deer coming to drink water. Far away from the hustle and bustle, in the middle of nature. No neatly laid out swims or a clubhouse. Back to nature. This is what the Ganzenkuil/Goosepit stands for.

Arrival and departure times
Arrival time 13:00 o clock
Departure time 12:00 o clock

The swims
At the Goosepit there is the possibility to charge your batteries. In case you often have to put out your lines or catch a lot of carp or want to charge your mobile phone. That is already a very nice luxury! You can find this close to the owner’s house on the left and on the right. As well as a point where there is drinking water. New for 2024, a welcome luxury, several toilets will be installed and you have the option to shower. The shower is a welcome luxury on a cold day or a longer stay! Don’t expect beautifully landscaped swims covered with gravel or wood chips at the Goosepit. What you will find here are seven natural swims and you can move during your stay in consultation with the manager/bailiff. Most spots offer plenty of space for two anglers. To complete the nature experience, there is a good chance that you will spot a deer or roe deer and the kingfishers will make grateful use of your fishing rod tips. However, there is a factory nearby that can disturb the natural peace during the week. You will experience this mostly on swim 4.

Swim 1 is a two-person swim and is combined with swim 7, which is also a two-person swim. When you reserve this you can choose on location whether you want to fish swim 1 or swim 7.
Swim 2 is a one-person swim. By popular request, it is now possible to make a reservation for 1 angler
Swim 3 is a two-person swim
Swim 4 This can no longer be reserved online. And fishing may only be done on location in consultation with the manager when swim 3 is still available.
Swim 5 is a two-person swim
Swim 6 can no longer be reserved online. And may only be chosen for relocation on location in consultation with the manager.
Swim 7 is combined with swim 1

A private area is indicated on the map of the Goosepit. You are not allowed to place a bivvy on this side of the lake. There are two entrances to the Goosepit domain. Swims 1,2,3 and 4 use the small gate. Sites 5,6 and 7 use the large gate. Swims 1,2,3 and 4 are easily accessible by car via a gravel road. If you have a large van, it is advisable to check the path before continuing, because the vegetation can be very wild in some months of the year.
The road to the other swims (5,6,7) is unpaved. In the dry periods you can easily get here by car. In the rainy months it is advisable to first view the road before driving over it with your car. Trolleys/wheelbarrows are available at the lake and it is also allowed to take your belongings to the swim by boat, if necessary. If everything is passable, cars may remain at the site.

The fish stock
The lake has traditionally had a fine population of scale and mirror carp. And beautiful dark old fighters have been captured. Unfortunately, it is not possible to net the Goosepit due to the soil, so the exact stock is not known. That is why we would also like to receive your fish photos! Every year, fish are stocked at The Goosepit to replenish the fish stock. As a result, more than 100 carp over 15kg+ and also 30 fish of 19kg+. Carp of 20 kilos are also regularly caught. There is a lot of natural food available for all fish, which means the carp grow well! On the Goosepit you have almost no other catches than carp, but sometimes a tench manages to take your hook bait.

Advice
To maximize fishing safety, the use of a dinghy is mandatory and you must bring one with you. A dinghy is not only pleasant on the Goosepit, but also necessary because of the many obstacles underwater. The use of a dinghy is at your own risk and you are required to wear a life jacket.
There are many trees with overhanging branches at the lake side and there are many lily fields. Therefore it is better to use the dinghy and better for the fish. It is possible to rent a boat on location (if available)

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The peg(s) & Map

De Ganzenkuil has an untouched and natural character that makes you feel like you are in a real carp paradise. Overhanging trees, lily fields, some curious sheep and with a bit of luck you can spot a deer that comes to drink water. Away from the crowds, in the middle of nature. Between 7 and 10 minutes drive you will find several supermarkets.

Extras

At the Ganzenkuil it is not possible to book extra options for your fishing holiday.

Available on location

  • Aluminium boat with electric engine + battery

Available for you

  • You will have to bring all your fishing equipment yourself

The accommodation

There is no accommodation available at the Goosepit. There is a dry toilet and there are power points available where you can charge your batteries. Drinking water is also available.

Facilities

  • Drytoilet
  • There are two power points
  • Drinking water
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Price overview

When you select the arrival and departure day in the agenda, select a swim, a price calculation is automatically displayed and you can book online.

Bookable per weekend, midweek or week.
If you want to book the whole lake please select all the pegs. When all pegs are shown (1/7,2,3,5,7. And put in the comment box that you want to have the whole lake. Only a maximum of 7 anglers is allowed. If you want to fish the Goosepit in bigger groups this is possible for £110,- | €125,- per angler more (max. 14 anglers)

Weekend
Non-angler £27|€30
Swim 1/7 is a 2 person swim: £230|€250
Swim 2 is a 1 person swim: £125|€125
Swim 3 is a 2 person swim: £230 |€250
Swim 5 is a 2 person swim: £230 |€250
Entire lake for 7 angler: £730 |€875

Midweek
Non angler £36|€40
Swim 1/7 is a 2 person swim: £230|€250
Swim 2 is a 1 person swim: £125|€125
Swim 3 is a 2 person swim: £230|€250
Swim 5 is a 2 person swim: £230|€250
Whole lake for 7 anglers: £730|€875

Week
Non-angler £63|€70
Swim 1/7 is a 2 person swim: £460|€500
Swim 2 is a 1 person swim: £230|€250
Swim 3 is a 2 person swim: £460|€500
Swim 5 is a 2 person swim: £460|€500
Whole lake for 7 anglers: £1460|€1750

Special winter discount
For the month of November and december you can only rent the entire lake for 7 anglers, at a special rate.
Weekend: £565|€585,-
Midweek: £675|€750,-
Week: £1080|€1200,-

All prices are exclusive of € 20, - booking costs.

  • Fri to Fri, Mon to Mon
    Mon to Fri, Fri to Mon
  • Gehele meer v.a : € 875,- (7 pers.)
  • Maximaal 7 personen
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£ 230,- ( € 125,-)
Per week
  • Fri to Fri, Mon to Mon
    Mon to Fri, Fri to Mon
  • Gehele meer v.a : € 875,- (7 pers.)
  • Maximaal 7 personen
Availability & Book now payments
Why book with Angling Escapes?
  • Safe and trustworthy
  • Arranged in 3 simple steps!
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars on Facebook
  • 4.4 out of stars on Instagram