Situated in Liège/Namur province, Wallonia, Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe is a public canal accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. The water holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe. Plan for day sessions only. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed..
Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe is 266 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 not permitted at Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe. Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed.
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Public waterway — Permit A (bank €20) or Permit B (boat €45). No separate club permit required. Online permit: https://permisdepeche.be/fr
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.
Local authority: Fédération des pêcheurs de l'Ourthe
Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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All year for carp, pike, perch, bream. Species-specific closed seasons apply.
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.
Ourthe Canal (Angleur) / Canal de l'Ourthe is 266 miles from Calais — allow 5 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Liège/Namur is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Liège/Namur and across Wallonia.