Lac de Butgenbach is a medium-sized public reservoir in Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium, covering 128 hectares (316 acres (128 ha)) of water. The water holds Trout, Pike, Perch, Roach, Carp — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lac de Butgenbach. Plan for day sessions only. Regarding boats: Sailing and leisure activities common on this reservoir — fishing boat rules may be restricted. Verify locally..
Lac de Butgenbach is 193 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 not permitted at Lac de Butgenbach. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Lac de Butgenbach. Sailing and leisure activities common on this reservoir — fishing boat rules may be restricted. Verify locally.
Permits required: Walloon Regional permit + local society card required. Note: German-speaking community rules may apply — verify with local AAPPMA.
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: Local Ostbelgien AAPPMA · www.ostbelgien.eu
Lac de Butgenbach holds trout, pike, perch, roach, carp. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Trout: 3rd Saturday of March to 30 September.
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.
Lac de Butgenbach is 193 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Liège is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Liège and across Wallonia.
