La Chiers is a public water in Ardennes, Wallonia, Belgium. Species present include Barbel, Chub, Roach, Bream, Eel, Pike.
Night fishing at La Chiers is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Wallonia requires Permit C (permis de pêche spécial); contact Ardennes fishing authority.. Regarding boats: Boats generally not permitted on Walloon rivers; check local regulations..
La Chiers 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 in Wallonia requires Permit C (permis de pêche spécial); contact Ardennes fishing authority.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at La Chiers. Boats generally not permitted on Walloon rivers; check local regulations.
Permits required: Belgian Groot visverlof required; Wallonia Permit C needed for night fishing.
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.
La Chiers holds barbel, chub, roach, bream, eel, pike. Pike fishing is a key attraction.
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All year; best spring to autumn.
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.
La Chiers is 280 miles from Calais — allow 5 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Ardennes is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Ardennes and across Wallonia.