Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal is a canal in Antwerp/Limburg, Flanders, Belgium. Species include Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal. Night fishing permitted with Flemish visverlof (groot visverlof). Known locally as the 'Verbindingskanaal', this 12.5km connecting canal links the Albert Canal to the Kempisch Kanaal (Bocholt-Herentals). Historically significant for Belgian canal carp fishing — connected to the famous Mol power station warm-water system. Contains large carp throughout its length.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Less commercial traffic than the main canals.. Bivouac camping is permitted: Bivvy fishing permitted for night sessions on most stretches..
Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal is 226 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 Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal. Night fishing permitted with Flemish visverlof (groot visverlof). Known locally as the 'Verbindingskanaal', this 12.5km connecting canal links the Albert Canal to the Kempisch Kanaal (Bocholt-Herentals). Historically significant for Belgian canal carp fishing — connected to the famous Mol power station warm-water system. Contains large carp throughout its length.
Boats: Boats permitted. Less commercial traffic than the main canals.
Bivouac: Bivvy fishing permitted for night sessions on most stretches.
Permits required: Flemish visverlof (groot visverlof, ~€14.50/year) required. Buy online at visverlof.be or from a Flemish post office. No additional club permit needed.
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
Dessel-Kwaadmechelen 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 on ecologically sensitive stretches.
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