The Lateraalkanaal Linne-Buggenum is a straight artificial canal in the Dutch province of Limburg, running approximately 8.4 to 8.9 kilometres between Buggenum in the north and Linne in the south, just below Roermond. Opened in 1972, the canal was built to allow inland shipping to bypass the winding course of the Maas near Roermond, effectively halving the travel distance on that stretch. It connects to the Maas at both ends, with Sluis Heel managing the elevation difference at the southern end and a direct connection to the Maas at the northern end.

The canal is classified as CEMT class Va, meaning it is dimensioned for large commercial vessels up to 137.5 metres long, 15.5 metres wide, and 3 metres deep. Commercial barge traffic is therefore a constant and significant presence. A dredging project completed in late 2024 restored the canal to its required navigable depth, so vessel traffic can be expected to continue at full intensity. Paddlers sharing the water with large commercial ships should be aware of the wash and limited manoeuvring room these vessels create.

Both banks of the canal are accessible along nearly their entire length via paved roads, which makes reaching the water straightforward from multiple points. The Slijbeek stream flows into the canal along its course. Since 1994, the weir and lock complex at Linne has been open to pedestrians and cyclists, providing a crossing between Linne on the right bank and Heel on the left bank.

To the north of Stuw Linne, a nature development area known as the Overlaat van Linne has been established since 1997, offering some natural interest in an otherwise heavily engineered corridor. The canal's primary character is that of a working commercial waterway with hard, managed banks and regular barge traffic, rather than a natural or recreational paddling environment. The canal also serves as a drinking water source for Waterleiding maatschappij Limburg, a factor that has influenced management decisions along the waterway.