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)