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Grote vijver van Horst is a intimate public lake in Flemish Brabant province, Belgium, Belgium, covering 1 hectares (3 acres (1 ha)) of water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Tench — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Grote vijver van Horst 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..
Grote vijver van Horst is 129 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Grote vijver van Horst. 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 Grote vijver van Horst. 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
Grote vijver van Horst holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Grote vijver van Horst holds carp among other species (carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench). Grote vijver van Horst attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
Grote vijver van Horst is 129 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.
Flemish Brabant is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Flemish Brabant and across Belgium.