La Vire is a intimate public water in Namur province, Wallonia, Belgium, covering 5 hectares (12 acres (5 ha)) of water. Species present include Trout, Barbel, Chub, Eel, Perch, Grayling.
Fishing at La Vire is daytime only — night fishing is not permitted. Regarding boats: Motorized boats prohibited; non-motorized access limited on small streams..
La Vire is 240 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 not permitted at La Vire. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at La Vire. Motorized boats prohibited; non-motorized access limited on small streams.
Permits required: Permis de pêche (Wallonia) required; Permit C 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 Vire holds trout, barbel, chub, eel, perch, grayling.
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Trout season typically March-September; check local restrictions.
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 Vire is 240 miles from Calais — allow 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Namur is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Namur and across Wallonia.