Located in Namur, Wallonia, Étang de Bambois is a small public lake of 18 hectares open to public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Roach, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing at Étang de Bambois is permitted with restrictions. Night carp fishing status — verify with provincial domain management..
Étang de Bambois is 168 miles from Calais. Wallonia — the Ardennes and Meuse valley region, famous for its carp and pike fishing — is well worth the journey for UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night carp fishing status — verify with provincial domain management.
Permits required: Walloon Regional permit required. Local club permit required.
Fishing in Wallonia requires a Permis de Pêche (Walloon government). Available online at peche.wallonie.be. Some venues may require additional permits — check with the local fishing authority.
Local authority: Domaine Provincial de Bambois · www.province.namur.be
Étang de Bambois holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench, roach. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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All year except species-specific closed seasons.
Fishing in Wallonia requires a Permis de Pêche from the Walloon government, available online at peche.wallonie.be before leaving the UK. For major reservoir venues such as Lac de Plate Taille and the Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure, an additional site permit is required — check the venue’s fishing association website before you travel. Always carry your licence while fishing.
Étang de Bambois is 168 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Namur is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Namur and across Wallonia.