Verbindingskanaal (Ghent) is a canal in East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium. 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 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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