Situated in Amblève province, Wallonia, Amblève is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Amblève holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Amblève is permitted with restrictions. Night carp fishing authorised on this stretch (Amblève) with Permit C (€110). Managed by SOCIETE DES PECHEURS REUNIS BASSE-BODEUX - COO - TROIS-PONTS ASBL. On authorised night stretches: keepnet strictly forbidden, immediate no-kill mandatory. Main course of Meuse/Sambre/Scheldt: Permit C valid. Backwaters, docks, hydraulic annexes: night fishing prohibited.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft — permitted where boats are allowed, must yield to navigation. Boat fishing prohibited in some navigable channels with heavy barge traffic (e.g. Charleroi-Brussels Canal)..
Amblève is 179 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 permitted with restrictions. Night carp fishing authorised on this stretch (Amblève) with Permit C (€110). Managed by SOCIETE DES PECHEURS REUNIS BASSE-BODEUX - COO - TROIS-PONTS ASBL. On authorised night stretches: keepnet strictly forbidden, immediate no-kill mandatory. Main course of Meuse/Sambre/Scheldt: Permit C valid. Backwaters, docks, hydraulic annexes: night fishing prohibited.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Amblève. Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft — permitted where boats are allowed, must yield to navigation. Boat fishing prohibited in some navigable channels with heavy barge traffic (e.g. Charleroi-Brussels Canal).
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Permit A (bank, €20) for all navigable waterways. Permit B (boat/platform, €45) for boat fishing. For other watercourses, regional permit + local fishing society membership card required.
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: SOCIETE DES PECHEURS REUNIS BASSE-BODEUX - COO - TROIS-PONTS ASBL · acrobat.adobe.com
Amblève holds carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Fishing by species group: 1st Saturday of March to 30 September. Trout: 3rd Saturday of March to 30 September. Grayling: 3rd Saturday of June to 31 December.
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.
Amblève is 179 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Amblève is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Amblève and across Wallonia.