Moerdijkvaart is a canal in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Moerdijkvaart is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in Flanders under VIS regulations; check local municipality restrictions.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on Belgian canals with proper registration and adherence to VIS navigation regulations..
At just 85 miles from Calais, Moerdijkvaart 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 allowed in Flanders under VIS regulations; check local municipality restrictions.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Moerdijkvaart. Boats permitted on Belgian canals with proper registration and adherence to VIS navigation regulations.
Permits required: Groot visverlof required for recreational 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.
Moerdijkvaart 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; best fishing spring through autumn.
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.
Moerdijkvaart is 85 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.
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.