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Dijlearm De Aa is a public water in Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Chub, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Dijlearm De Aa is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing with Groot visverlof permitted; check VIS regulations for specific sectors.. Regarding boats: Small boats on navigable sections; consult De Vlaamse Waterweg..
At just 130 miles from Calais, Dijlearm De Aa 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 with restrictions. Night fishing with Groot visverlof permitted; check VIS regulations for specific sectors.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Dijlearm De Aa. Small boats on navigable sections; consult De Vlaamse Waterweg.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (Flemish fishing licence) required.
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.
Dijlearm De Aa holds carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, chub, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Dijlearm De Aa holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, chub, tench, eel). Dijlearm De Aa attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
Year-round; best April–October for carp and bream.
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.
Dijlearm De Aa is 130 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Belgium is one of the closest European fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) or P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) both land you within 30–60 minutes of the Belgian border.
A Fishing Permit (visverlof / permis de pêche) is required to fish most Belgian public waters. Buy online at the Flemish Sports Agency or from local tackle shops. Private day-ticket lakes require an additional venue permit.
Belgium fishes year-round, though the official close season applies to some species on certain waters. Carp fishing is at its best from May through October, with warm summer nights producing the most consistent action. The Ardennes region offers quality trout fishing from April through September (subject to regional rules). Pike and perch on the large Walloon reservoirs (Lac de la Plate-Taille, Lac d'Eau d'Heure) fish well from October through February. For canal fishing, chub, roach and bream are active throughout the year.
Flemish Brabant is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Flemish Brabant and across Flanders.