It Depends on what part of holland you want to fish. I live in the northern part and the fishing is great. There is only one place i know of that you have to pay for carp fishing the rest are free and i have caught some nice fish from these free places. Also i have stated in another part of this forum where i live in a 10 mile radius i have choice of at least 50 ponds....lakes.....canals and rivers where i can fish for carp. This year alone i have caught well over 60 carp i got over 40 in 2 sessions on one place. Here are some of my pictures. http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb79/tyler_jet/