Located in Hainaut, Wallonia, Bellebeek is a intimate public water of 0 hectares open to public fishing. Species include Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike, Carp, Eel, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Fishing at Bellebeek is daytime only — night fishing is not permitted. Regarding boats: No boat fishing on small streams; land-based fishing only in Wallonia..
Bellebeek is 165 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 not permitted at Bellebeek. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Bellebeek. No boat fishing on small streams; land-based fishing only in Wallonia.
Permits required: Permis de pêche (Walloon licence) required; Catégorie C for night fishing.
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.
Bellebeek holds roach, bream, perch, pike, carp, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; peak April–October.
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.
Bellebeek is 165 miles from Calais, around 3 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.