Roksemput is a public lake in West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium. Species present include carp, pike, perch, roach, bream.
Night fishing is permitted at Roksemput. 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 54 miles from Calais, Roksemput is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted at Roksemput. 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 Roksemput. 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 Flanders requires a VISpas (Flemish fishing permit, groot visverlof), available from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules — no separate night permit is required in Flanders.
Local authority: Sportvisserij Vlaanderen · www.sportvisserijvlaanderen.be
Roksemput holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream.
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Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (groot visverlof, ~€14.50/year) from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Buy online at sportvisserijvlaanderen.be before leaving the UK — no separate night permit is needed in Flanders as night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules. Always carry your licence while fishing.
Roksemput is 54 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.
West Flanders is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in West Flanders and across Flanders.
