Namur/Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium
Canal
🌙 Night fishing
174mi from Calais
About Fishing at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 is a canal in Namur/Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin de la Senne.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed..
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 is 174 miles from Calais. Wallonia — the Ardennes and Meuse valley region, famous for its carp and pike fishing — is well worth the journey for UK anglers.
Fishing Rules at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21
Night fishing is permitted at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin de la Senne.
Boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed.
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Public waterway — Permit A (bank €20) or Permit B (boat €45). No separate club permit required. Online permit: https://permisdepeche.be/fr
Fishing Licence — Wallonia
Fishing in Wallonia requires a Permis de Pêche (Walloon government). Available online at peche.wallonie.be. Some venues may require additional permits — check with the local fishing authority.
Local authority: Fédération du sous-bassin de la Senne
Fish Species at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Fishing Season at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21
All year for carp, pike, perch, bream. Species-specific closed seasons apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What fish can I catch at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21?+
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel.
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Is night fishing allowed at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21?+
Night fishing at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 is permitted. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin de la Senne..
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What licence do I need to fish Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21?+
You need a Permis de Pêche from the Walloon government, available at peche.wallonie.be.
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How far is Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 from Calais?+
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21 is approximately 174 miles from Calais by road.
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Are boats allowed at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21?+
Boats are not permitted at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté / Bief 21.
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