Lac du Ry de Rome is a river in Wallonia, Wallonia, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Lac du Ry de Rome is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing PARTIAL — this waterway has both day-only and night-permitted stretches. Verify the specific section with local management before planning a night session. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Meuse amont.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft..
Lac du Ry de Rome is 217 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 PARTIAL — this waterway has both day-only and night-permitted stretches. Verify the specific section with local management before planning a night session. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin Meuse amont.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Ry de Rome. Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft.
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Public waterway — Permit A (bank €20) or Permit B (boat €45). No separate club permit required. Online permit: https://permisdepeche.be/fr
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: Fédération du sous-bassin Meuse amont
Lac du Ry de Rome holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Join to unlock full rules, access notes and venue details for Lac du Ry de Rome and all Belgium and Netherlands venues.
Fishing by species group: 1st Saturday of March to 30 September. Trout: 3rd Saturday of March to 30 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.
Lac du Ry de Rome is 217 miles from Calais — allow 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Wallonia is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Wallonia and across Wallonia.