Kleine Beverdijkvaart is a intimate canal in East Flanders province, Flanders, Belgium, covering 4 hectares (10 acres (4 ha)) of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Kleine Beverdijkvaart is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires VIS regulations compliance; check East Flanders provincial rules.. Regarding boats: Non-motorised boats permitted; motorised boats subject to Belgian canal regulations..
At just 65 miles from Calais, Kleine Beverdijkvaart is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires VIS regulations compliance; check East Flanders provincial rules.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Kleine Beverdijkvaart. Non-motorised boats permitted; motorised boats subject to Belgian canal regulations.
Permits required: Groot visverlof required; Flanders VIS permit for night fishing.
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.
Kleine Beverdijkvaart holds carp, bream, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; peak April to October for coarse fishing.
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.
Kleine Beverdijkvaart is 65 miles from Calais — within 90 minutes of the Channel Tunnel, ideal for a short break. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
East Flanders is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in East Flanders and across Flanders.