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Antitankgracht is a medium-sized canal in Antwerp province, Flanders, Belgium, covering 75 hectares (186 acres (75 ha)) of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Antitankgracht is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted on designated stretches. The Antitankgracht runs north of Antwerp — check ANB Antwerp hengelkaart for specific night fishing sections as rules vary along the 20km stretch.. Bivouac camping is permitted: Bivvy fishing permitted on night fishing stretches only..
Antitankgracht is 179 miles from Calais. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — is well worth the journey for UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted on designated stretches. The Antitankgracht runs north of Antwerp — check ANB Antwerp hengelkaart for specific night fishing sections as rules vary along the 20km stretch.
Bivouac: Bivvy fishing permitted on night fishing stretches only.
Permits required: Flemish visverlof (groot visverlof) required. Listed in ANB Antwerp provincial hengelkaart.
Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (Flemish fishing permit, groot visverlof), available from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules — no separate night permit is required in Flanders.
Local authority: Agentschap Natuur en Bos (ANB) · natuurenbos.vlaanderen.be
Antitankgracht holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Antitankgracht holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch). Antitankgracht attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
All year except closed season 16 April–31 May.
Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (groot visverlof, ~€14.50/year) from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Buy online at sportvisserijvlaanderen.be before leaving the UK — no separate night permit is needed in Flanders as night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules. Always carry your licence while fishing.
Antitankgracht is 179 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Belgium is one of the closest European fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) or P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) both land you within 30–60 minutes of the Belgian border.
A Fishing Permit (visverlof / permis de pêche) is required to fish most Belgian public waters. Buy online at the Flemish Sports Agency or from local tackle shops. Private day-ticket lakes require an additional venue permit.
Belgium fishes year-round, though the official close season applies to some species on certain waters. Carp fishing is at its best from May through October, with warm summer nights producing the most consistent action. The Ardennes region offers quality trout fishing from April through September (subject to regional rules). Pike and perch on the large Walloon reservoirs (Lac de la Plate-Taille, Lac d'Eau d'Heure) fish well from October through February. For canal fishing, chub, roach and bream are active throughout the year.
Antwerp is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Antwerp and across Flanders.
