Situated in Namur province, Wallonia, L'Hileau is a public public water accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Species present include Trout, Barbel, Chub, Roach, Eel, Perch.
Night fishing is not permitted at L'Hileau. Plan for day sessions only. Regarding boats: Small river; boats not permitted..
L'Hileau is 180 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 L'Hileau. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at L'Hileau. Small river; boats not permitted.
Permits required: Permis de pêche required; check Namur province regulations.
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.
L'Hileau holds trout, barbel, chub, roach, eel, perch.
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Year-round; trout February–June, coarse fish April–October.
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.
L'Hileau is 180 miles from Calais, around 3 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.