The intimate public lake of De Wimpel lies in Antwerpen, Flanders, covering 0 hectares in Flanders. De Wimpel holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Tench and is a popular carp fishing destination.
At just 127 miles from Calais, De Wimpel 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.
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.
De Wimpel holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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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.
De Wimpel is 127 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Antwerpen is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Antwerpen and across Flanders.