Kanaal van Beverlo is a canal in Limburg, Flanders, Belgium. Kanaal van Beverlo holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Kanaal van Beverlo is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in Flanders under VIS regulations; anglers must hold valid Groot visverlof and comply with local waterway rules.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on Belgian canals with valid registration; operators must respect speed limits and environmental regulations..
Kanaal van Beverlo is 180 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 with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in Flanders under VIS regulations; anglers must hold valid Groot visverlof and comply with local waterway rules.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Kanaal van Beverlo. Boats permitted on Belgian canals with valid registration; operators must respect speed limits and environmental regulations.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (General fishing licence) required in Flanders; available as daily or annual permit.
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.
Kanaal van Beverlo holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; carp and tench best spring to autumn; pike and zander throughout year.
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.
Kanaal van Beverlo is 180 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Limburg is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Limburg and across Flanders.
