Bourgognevaart is a canal in West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Chub, Eel, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing at Bourgognevaart is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing requires VIS permit and local club affiliation in West Flanders.. Regarding boats: Recreational boats welcome on Belgian canals; observe local speed limits and navigation zones..
At just 65 miles from Calais, Bourgognevaart 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 requires VIS permit and local club affiliation in West Flanders.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Bourgognevaart. Recreational boats welcome on Belgian canals; observe local speed limits and navigation zones.
Permits required: Groot visverlof mandatory; check West Flanders water board for canal-specific permits.
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.
Bourgognevaart holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, chub, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; peak activity spring-autumn for coarse fish species.
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.
Bourgognevaart is 65 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.