Situated in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Haine / Vieille Haine is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Species present include Trout, Grayling, Barbel, Chub, Dace, Perch, Pike.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Haine / Vieille Haine is authorised: 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 de la Haine.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed..
Haine / Vieille Haine is 146 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Haine / Vieille Haine. 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 de la Haine.
Boats: 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 de la Haine
Haine / Vieille Haine holds trout, grayling, barbel, chub, dace, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a key attraction.
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Trout: 3rd Saturday March–30 September. Grayling: 3rd Saturday June–31 December. Other species: 1st Saturday March–30 September.
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.