The intimate canal of Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal lies in Antwerp, Flanders, covering 1 hectares in Flanders. Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing is permitted at Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal. Night fishing permitted with Flemish visverlof. Connects Antwerp to Turnhout through the Kempen region. Good carp canal with less pressure than the main Albertkanaal. Night fishing permitted on most stretches per ANB hengelkaart.. Bivouac camping is permitted: Bivvy fishing permitted on night stretches..
Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal is 199 miles from Calais. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — is well worth the journey for UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal. Night fishing permitted with Flemish visverlof. Connects Antwerp to Turnhout through the Kempen region. Good carp canal with less pressure than the main Albertkanaal. Night fishing permitted on most stretches per ANB hengelkaart.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal.
Bivouac: Bivvy fishing permitted on night stretches.
Permits required: Flemish visverlof (groot visverlof) required.
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.
Local authority: Agentschap Natuur en Bos (ANB) · natuurenbos.vlaanderen.be
Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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All year for coarse species. Closed season 16 April–31 May.
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.
Antwerpen-Turnhout Canal is 199 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Antwerp is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Antwerp and across Flanders.