The small public reservoir of Lac du Ry Jaune lies in Hainaut, Wallonia, covering 40 hectares in Wallonia. Lac du Ry Jaune holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Bream and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Lac du Ry Jaune is permitted with restrictions. Part of the Eau d'Heure complex. Night carp Permit C required. Backwaters: night fishing prohibited..
At just 123 miles from Calais, Lac du Ry Jaune 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 complex. Night carp Permit C required. Backwaters: night fishing prohibited.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Lac du Ry Jaune.
Permits required: Walloon Regional permit only.
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 du Ry Jaune holds pike, perch, carp, 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 du Ry Jaune 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.