Situated in Sambre province, Wallonia, L'Eau d'Heure is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at L'Eau d'Heure is permitted with restrictions. Night carp fishing authorised on this stretch (L'Eau d'Heure) with Permit C (€110). Managed by La Frétillante. On authorised night stretches: keepnet strictly forbidden, immediate no-kill mandatory. Main course of Meuse/Sambre/Scheldt: Permit C valid. Backwaters, docks, hydraulic annexes: night fishing prohibited.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft — permitted where boats are allowed, must yield to navigation. Boat fishing prohibited in some navigable channels with heavy barge traffic (e.g. Charleroi-Brussels Canal)..
L'Eau d'Heure is 119 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night carp fishing authorised on this stretch (L'Eau d'Heure) with Permit C (€110). Managed by La Frétillante. On authorised night stretches: keepnet strictly forbidden, immediate no-kill mandatory. Main course of Meuse/Sambre/Scheldt: Permit C valid. Backwaters, docks, hydraulic annexes: night fishing prohibited.
Boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft — permitted where boats are allowed, must yield to navigation. Boat fishing prohibited in some navigable channels with heavy barge traffic (e.g. Charleroi-Brussels Canal).
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Permit A (bank, €20) for all navigable waterways. Permit B (boat/platform, €45) for boat fishing. For other watercourses, regional permit + local fishing society membership card required.
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: La Frétillante
L'Eau d'Heure holds carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout. 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. Grayling: 3rd Saturday of June to 31 December.
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