Situated in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Le Grand Large / de Mons is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. The water holds Carp, Bream, Zander, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Le Grand Large / de Mons is authorised: Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin de la Haine.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed..
Le Grand Large / de Mons is 156 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 at Le Grand Large / de Mons. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération du sous-bassin de la Haine.
Boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed.
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 de la Haine
Le Grand Large / de Mons holds carp, bream, zander, pike, perch, roach, tench, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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All year for carp, pike, perch, bream. Species-specific closed seasons apply.
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