Situated in Wallonia province, Wallonia, Canal de l'Espierres is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Canal de l'Espierres holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Canal de l'Espierres is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing PARTIAL — this waterway has both day-only and night-permitted stretches. Verify the specific section with local management before planning a night session. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Escaut-Lys.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft..
Canal de l'Espierres is 105 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing PARTIAL — this waterway has both day-only and night-permitted stretches. Verify the specific section with local management before planning a night session. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Escaut-Lys.
Boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft.
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Public waterway — Permit A (bank €20) or Permit B (boat €45). No separate club permit required. Online permit: https://permisdepeche.be/fr
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: Fédération du sous-bassin Escaut-Lys
Canal de l'Espierres holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. 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.
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