La Vesdre is a river in Vesdre, Wallonia, Belgium. La Vesdre holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at La Vesdre is permitted with restrictions. No-kill stretch — all catches must be immediately returned alive. Night fishing status undetermined — verify with LIGUE ROYALE DES PECHEURS DE L EST ASBL before planning a night session. Permit C (€110) required if night carp fishing is permitted on this stretch.. 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)..
La Vesdre is 176 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. No-kill stretch — all catches must be immediately returned alive. Night fishing status undetermined — verify with LIGUE ROYALE DES PECHEURS DE L EST ASBL before planning a night session. Permit C (€110) required if night carp fishing is permitted on this stretch.
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: LIGUE ROYALE DES PECHEURS DE L EST ASBL · www.lrpe.be
La Vesdre 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.
Vesdre is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Vesdre and across Wallonia.