Situated in Wallonia province, Wallonia, Grande Ile is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout, Roach, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Grande Ile is authorised: Night fishing PERMITTED on this stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Meuse amont.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft..
Grande Ile is 223 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 permitted at Grande Ile. Night fishing PERMITTED on this stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Meuse amont.
Boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft.
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Permit A (bank €20) required. Non-navigable sections may also need local fishing society card. 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 Meuse amont
Grande Ile holds carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout, roach. 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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