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Iles de Bourie is a river in Wallonia, Wallonia, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout, Roach — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Iles de Bourie. 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..
Iles de Bourie is 237 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 Iles de Bourie. 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 Iles de Bourie. 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
Iles de Bourie holds carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout, roach. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Iles de Bourie holds carp among other species (carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout, roach). Iles de Bourie attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
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.
Iles de Bourie is 237 miles from Calais — allow 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Belgium is one of the closest European fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) or P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) both land you within 30–60 minutes of the Belgian border.
A Fishing Permit (visverlof / permis de pêche) is required to fish most Belgian public waters. Buy online at the Flemish Sports Agency or from local tackle shops. Private day-ticket lakes require an additional venue permit.
Belgium fishes year-round, though the official close season applies to some species on certain waters. Carp fishing is at its best from May through October, with warm summer nights producing the most consistent action. The Ardennes region offers quality trout fishing from April through September (subject to regional rules). Pike and perch on the large Walloon reservoirs (Lac de la Plate-Taille, Lac d'Eau d'Heure) fish well from October through February. For canal fishing, chub, roach and bream are active throughout the year.
Wallonia is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Wallonia and across Wallonia.