Escaut / Haut-Escaut is a river in Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Escaut / Haut-Escaut. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Escaut-Lys.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed..
At just 111 miles from Calais, Escaut / Haut-Escaut is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Wallonia — the Ardennes and Meuse valley region, famous for its carp and pike fishing — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted at Escaut / Haut-Escaut. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Escaut-Lys.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Escaut / Haut-Escaut. Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed.
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
Escaut / Haut-Escaut holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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All year for carp, pike, perch, bream. Species-specific closed seasons apply.
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.
Escaut / Haut-Escaut is 111 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.