Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté is a canal in Namur/Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing is permitted at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté. 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 is 175 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.
Night fishing is permitted at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté. 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 access is restricted at Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté. 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 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
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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All year for carp, pike, perch, bream. Species-specific closed seasons apply.
Fishing in Wallonia requires a Permis de Pêche from the Walloon government, available online at peche.wallonie.be before leaving the UK. For major reservoir venues such as Lac de Plate Taille and the Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure, an additional site permit is required — check the venue’s fishing association website before you travel. Always carry your licence while fishing.
Old Charleroi-Brussels Canal / désaffecté is 175 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Namur/Hainaut is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Namur/Hainaut and across Wallonia.