Ringsloot is a canal in West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium. Ringsloot holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Eel, Tench and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Ringsloot is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed under Flanders VIS rules; check local sector restrictions.. Regarding boats: Small boats may be permitted on certain sections; verify with local waterway authorities..
At just 50 miles from Calais, Ringsloot 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 under Flanders VIS rules; check local sector restrictions.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Ringsloot. Small boats may be permitted on certain sections; verify with local waterway authorities.
Permits required: Groot visverlof required; West Flanders VIS permits apply.
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.
Ringsloot holds carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, eel, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; spring migration period excellent for pike and bream.
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.
Ringsloot is 50 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.
West Flanders is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in West Flanders and across Flanders.