L'Eau Noire is a intimate public water in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Belgium, covering 1 hectares (2 acres (1 ha)) of water. Species present include Barbel, Chub, Dace, Eel, Roach, Perch, Ide.
Night fishing at L'Eau Noire is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted in Wallonia with Permis de pêche Catégorie C; verify specific sector rules with local fishing clubs.. Regarding boats: Boats not permitted on Belgian streams; wading and bank fishing only..
L'Eau Noire is 135 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing permitted in Wallonia with Permis de pêche Catégorie C; verify specific sector rules with local fishing clubs.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at L'Eau Noire. Boats not permitted on Belgian streams; wading and bank fishing only.
Permits required: Permis de pêche required; validate with Hainaut authority or ASBL.
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.
L'Eau Noire holds barbel, chub, dace, eel, roach, perch, ide.
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Year-round coarse fishing; spring and autumn best for barbel and chub.
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.
L'Eau Noire is 135 miles from Calais, around 2 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.