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Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) is a small canal in East Flanders province, Flanders, Belgium, covering 17 hectares (42 acres (17 ha)) of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Zander, Pike, Perch, Sea bass, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Verbindingskanaal (Ghent). Night fishing permitted with Flemish visverlof. Short tidal link canal in Ghent connecting Ringvaart to Kanaal Gent-Terneuzen. Sea bass and zander present due to tidal influence. Note: the famous 'Verbindingskanaal' in carp fishing articles refers to the Kanaal Dessel-Kwaadmechelen in the Kempen — this is a separate, shorter section near Ghent.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Tidal — aware of current changes.. Bivouac camping is permitted: Bivvy fishing permitted on night stretches..
At just 130 miles from Calais, Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) 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 at Verbindingskanaal (Ghent). Night fishing permitted with Flemish visverlof. Short tidal link canal in Ghent connecting Ringvaart to Kanaal Gent-Terneuzen. Sea bass and zander present due to tidal influence. Note: the famous 'Verbindingskanaal' in carp fishing articles refers to the Kanaal Dessel-Kwaadmechelen in the Kempen — this is a separate, shorter section near Ghent.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Verbindingskanaal (Ghent). Boats permitted. Tidal — aware of current changes.
Bivouac: Bivvy fishing permitted on night stretches.
Permits required: Flemish visverlof (groot visverlof) required.
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
Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) holds carp, bream, roach, zander, pike, perch, sea bass, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, zander, pike, perch, sea bass, eel). Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
All year for coarse and sea species.
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.
Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) is 130 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Belgium is one of the closest European fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) or P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) both land you within 30–60 minutes of the Belgian border.
A Fishing Permit (visverlof / permis de pêche) is required to fish most Belgian public waters. Buy online at the Flemish Sports Agency or from local tackle shops. Private day-ticket lakes require an additional venue permit.
Belgium fishes year-round, though the official close season applies to some species on certain waters. Carp fishing is at its best from May through October, with warm summer nights producing the most consistent action. The Ardennes region offers quality trout fishing from April through September (subject to regional rules). Pike and perch on the large Walloon reservoirs (Lac de la Plate-Taille, Lac d'Eau d'Heure) fish well from October through February. For canal fishing, chub, roach and bream are active throughout the year.
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.