Lac de l'Eau d'Heure is a medium-sized public reservoir in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Belgium, covering 130 hectares (321 acres (130 ha)) of water. The water holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Zander, Bream — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Lac de l'Eau d'Heure is permitted with restrictions. Part of the Eau d'Heure Lakes complex — navigable waterway, accessible with Walloon Regional permit only. Night carp fishing with Permit C (€110) on main navigable course. Backwaters and annexes: night fishing prohibited. Keepnet strictly forbidden at night. Verify current secteurs with Maison de la Pêche.. Regarding boats: Permit B (€45) required for boat fishing. Subject to General Regulations for Navigable Waterways..
At just 123 miles from Calais, Lac de l'Eau d'Heure is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Wallonia — the Ardennes and Meuse valley region, famous for its carp and pike fishing — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Part of the Eau d'Heure Lakes complex — navigable waterway, accessible with Walloon Regional permit only. Night carp fishing with Permit C (€110) on main navigable course. Backwaters and annexes: night fishing prohibited. Keepnet strictly forbidden at night. Verify current secteurs with Maison de la Pêche.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Lac de l'Eau d'Heure. Permit B (€45) required for boat fishing. Subject to General Regulations for Navigable Waterways.
Permits required: Walloon Regional permit sufficient (no local permit needed). Permit A or B.
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: Eau d'Heure Lakes Management · www.maisondelapeche.be
Lac de l'Eau d'Heure holds pike, perch, carp, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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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 l'Eau d'Heure is 123 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. 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 Wallonia.