Located in Hainaut, Wallonia, Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles - Kanaal Brussel-Charleroi is a intimate canal of 6 hectares open to public fishing. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Pike, Zander, Eel, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing at Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles - Kanaal Brussel-Charleroi is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Wallonia requires Permit C (Permis de pêche de nuit); contact local AAPPMA.. Regarding boats: Non-motorised boats permitted; motorised craft require canal authority approval..
Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles - Kanaal Brussel-Charleroi is 210 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 with restrictions. Night fishing in Wallonia requires Permit C (Permis de pêche de nuit); contact local AAPPMA.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles - Kanaal Brussel-Charleroi. Non-motorised boats permitted; motorised craft require canal authority approval.
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.
Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles - Kanaal Brussel-Charleroi holds carp, bream, roach, pike, zander, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; peak April to October.
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.
Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles - Kanaal Brussel-Charleroi is 210 miles from Calais — allow 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
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.