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Le Hain is a public water in Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The water holds Roach, Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Eel, Chub — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Fishing at Le Hain is daytime only — night fishing is not permitted. Regarding boats: Small boats allowed on wider sections; obtain local water authority approval..
Le Hain is 150 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 Le Hain. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Le Hain. Small boats allowed on wider sections; obtain local water authority approval.
Permits required: Permis de pêche (Walloon licence) required; Catégorie 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.
Le Hain holds roach, bream, carp, perch, pike, eel, chub. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Le Hain holds carp among other species (roach, bream, carp, perch, pike, eel, chub). Le Hain attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
Year-round; best April–October for coarse fish.
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.
Le Hain is 150 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Belgium is one of the closest European fishing destinations for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) or P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) both land you within 30–60 minutes of the Belgian border.
A Fishing Permit (visverlof / permis de pêche) is required to fish most Belgian public waters. Buy online at the Flemish Sports Agency or from local tackle shops. Private day-ticket lakes require an additional venue permit.
Belgium fishes year-round, though the official close season applies to some species on certain waters. Carp fishing is at its best from May through October, with warm summer nights producing the most consistent action. The Ardennes region offers quality trout fishing from April through September (subject to regional rules). Pike and perch on the large Walloon reservoirs (Lac de la Plate-Taille, Lac d'Eau d'Heure) fish well from October through February. For canal fishing, chub, roach and bream are active throughout the year.
Hainaut is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Hainaut and across Wallonia.