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Situated in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Ath-Blaton is a public canal accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Ath-Blaton holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing is not permitted at Ath-Blaton. Plan for day sessions only. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on Belgian canals with proper registration and navigation compliance..
Ath-Blaton is 135 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is not permitted at Ath-Blaton. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Ath-Blaton. Boats permitted on Belgian canals with proper registration and navigation compliance.
Permits required: Permis de pêche required; Permit C for night fishing in 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.
Ath-Blaton holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Ath-Blaton holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, eel). The carp fishing at Ath-Blaton draws both local and visiting anglers. Obtain the correct venue permit before your session.
Year-round; spring to autumn peak.
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.
Ath-Blaton is 135 miles from Calais, around 2 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.
Hainaut is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Hainaut and across Wallonia.