Located in Antwerp, Flanders, Aa of Weerijs is a intimate public water of 2 hectares open to public fishing. Species include Roach, Bream, Pike, Perch, Carp, Chub, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing at Aa of Weerijs is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires specific permit and VIS license; verify with provincial authorities for this northern waterway.. Regarding boats: Boats prohibited on most Belgian rivers; only licensed commercial or official survey vessels permitted..
Aa of Weerijs is 110 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires specific permit and VIS license; verify with provincial authorities for this northern waterway.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Aa of Weerijs. Boats prohibited on most Belgian rivers; only licensed commercial or official survey vessels permitted.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (Flanders) required; night fishing restricted to specific sectors with additional permit.
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.
Aa of Weerijs holds roach, bream, pike, perch, carp, chub. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; best April-October for pike, bream, and carp.
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.
Aa of Weerijs is 110 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Antwerp is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Antwerp and across Flanders.