Étang de pêche is a public lake in Hainaut, Belgium, Belgium. Species present include carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de pêche. 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..
At just 96 miles from Calais, Étang de pêche is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Belgium — the Ardennes and Meuse valley region, famous for its carp and pike fishing — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de pêche. 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 Étang de pêche. 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 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: Fédération Sportive des Pêcheurs Francophones de Belgique · www.fspfb.be
Étang de pêche holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench.
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Étang de pêche is 96 miles from Calais — within 90 minutes of the Channel Tunnel, ideal for a short break. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Hainaut is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Hainaut and across Belgium.