Situated in Wallonia province, Wallonia, Ile de Pontière is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout, Roach — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Ile de Pontière 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 aval.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft..
Ile de Pontière is 248 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 Pontière. 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 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 Pontière 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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