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Blokkersdijk is a small public lake in Antwerp province, Flanders, Belgium, covering 46 hectares (113 acres (46 ha)) of water. The water holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Roach, Bream, Tench — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Blokkersdijk is authorised: Night fishing permitted in Flanders with valid Groot visverlof (ANB/Natuur en Bos); verify whether this water is designated EVZ (ecologically valuable water) as site-specific restrictions may apply.. Regarding boats: Boat access on Flemish still waters varies by club; check with the managing club or ANB before launching any vessel..
Blokkersdijk is 110 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Blokkersdijk. Night fishing permitted in Flanders with valid Groot visverlof (ANB/Natuur en Bos); verify whether this water is designated EVZ (ecologically valuable water) as site-specific restrictions may apply.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Blokkersdijk. Boat access on Flemish still waters varies by club; check with the managing club or ANB before launching any vessel.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (general fishing licence, ~€14.50/year) required in Flanders — purchase online at visverlof.be or from local fishing clubs.
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: Sportvisserij Vlaanderen · www.sportvisserijvlaanderen.be
Blokkersdijk holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Blokkersdijk holds carp among other species (pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench). Blokkersdijk attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
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.
Blokkersdijk is 110 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.
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.