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Fishing at Domein Walenhoek (Niel)

Antwerp · Flanders · Belgium · 37 acres (15 ha)
Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium 37 acres (15 ha) Lake 🌙 Night (partial) 141mi from Calais

About Fishing at Domein Walenhoek (Niel)

Located in Antwerp, Flanders, Domein Walenhoek (Niel) is a small public lake of 15 hectares open to public fishing. Species include Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.

Night fishing at Domein Walenhoek (Niel) is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing rules apply. Flemish ANB public domain water. Verify current access..

At just 141 miles from Calais, Domein Walenhoek (Niel) 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.

Province
Antwerp
Region
Flanders
Country
Belgium
Water Type
Lake
Size
37 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Partial
Boats
Not allowed
Bivouac
Not permitted
From Calais
141 miles

Fishing Rules at Domein Walenhoek (Niel)

Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing rules apply. Flemish ANB public domain water. Verify current access.

Permits required: Flemish visverlof required.

Fishing Licence — Flanders

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 · natuurenbos.vlaanderen.be

Fish Species at Domein Walenhoek (Niel)

Domein Walenhoek (Niel) holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.

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Fishing Season at Domein Walenhoek (Niel)

All year except closed season 16 April–31 May.

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