L'Ourthe is a public water in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. Species present include Trout, Barbel, Chub, Grayling, Dace, Eel.
Night fishing at L'Ourthe is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in designated zones with Permit C in Wallonia. Check local regulations with Liège fishing federation.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on Belgian waterways with valid registration; check Liège provincial rules for specific restrictions..
L'Ourthe is 280 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 with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in designated zones with Permit C in Wallonia. Check local regulations with Liège fishing federation.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at L'Ourthe. Boats permitted on Belgian waterways with valid registration; check Liège provincial rules for specific restrictions.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (Flanders) or Permis de pêche (Wallonia) required; Permit C for night fishing in Wallonia.
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.
L'Ourthe holds trout, barbel, chub, grayling, dace, eel.
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Year-round; trout season typically March–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.
L'Ourthe is 280 miles from Calais — allow 5 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Liège is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Liège and across Wallonia.