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Located in Namur, Wallonia, Le Viroin is a intimate public water of 3 hectares open to public fishing. Species present include Trout, Barbel, Chub, Perch, Eel.
For carp anglers, night fishing at Le Viroin is authorised: Night fishing permitted in Wallonia with Permit C (Permis de pêche de 3ème catégorie). Local fishing federation approval recommended.. Regarding boats: Small tributary rivers in Wallonia typically do not permit motorised boats; confirm with local authorities..
Le Viroin is 170 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 Viroin. Night fishing permitted in Wallonia with Permit C (Permis de pêche de 3ème catégorie). Local fishing federation approval recommended.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Le Viroin. Small tributary rivers in Wallonia typically do not permit motorised boats; confirm with local authorities.
Permits required: Permis de pêche (Wallonia) required; check Permit C availability.
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 Viroin holds trout, barbel, chub, perch, eel.
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Year-round; Viroin is a cooler stream favoring trout and barbel.
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 Viroin is 170 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.
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.