Ile de Franche Garenne is a river in Wallonia, Wallonia, Belgium. Ile de Franche Garenne holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout, Roach and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing is permitted at Ile de Franche Garenne. 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 aval.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft..
Ile de Franche Garenne is 270 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 Ile de Franche Garenne. 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 aval.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Ile de Franche Garenne. 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 aval
Ile de Franche Garenne 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.
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.
Ile de Franche Garenne is 270 miles from Calais — allow 5 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
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