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 access is restricted at Haine / Vieille Haine. 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.
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.
Haine / Vieille Haine is 146 miles from Calais, around 3 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.