Bakkersrei is a canal in West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Bakkersrei is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted with VIS licence and local club membership in West Flanders.. Regarding boats: Boats allowed on Flanders canals; respect speed limits and mooring zones..
At just 50 miles from Calais, Bakkersrei is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted with VIS licence and local club membership in West Flanders.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Bakkersrei. Boats allowed on Flanders canals; respect speed limits and mooring zones.
Permits required: Groot visverlof required; verify canal-specific permits with local authority.
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.
Bakkersrei holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; canals productive spring-autumn for carp and bream.
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.
Bakkersrei is 50 miles from Calais — within 90 minutes of the Channel Tunnel, ideal for a short break. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
West Flanders is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in West Flanders and across Flanders.