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Maas is a large public water in Limburg province, Flanders, Belgium, covering 344 hectares (851 acres (344 ha)) of water. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Zander, Pike, Perch, Chub, Barbel, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Maas is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in Flanders under VIS regulations; check local permits and seasonal restrictions.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted on navigable sections of the Maas; follow Waterway Police regulations and speed limits..
Maas is 145 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in Flanders under VIS regulations; check local permits and seasonal restrictions.
Boats: Boats are permitted at Maas. Boats permitted on navigable sections of the Maas; follow Waterway Police regulations and speed limits.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (Belgian fishing license) required; check Flanders VIS requirements.
Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (Flemish fishing permit, groot visverlof), available from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules — no separate night permit is required in Flanders.
Maas holds carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, chub, barbel, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Maas holds carp among other species (carp, bream, roach, tench, zander, pike, perch, chub, barbel, eel). Maas attracts carp anglers from across the region. Confirm night fishing rules and any bivouac restrictions with the venue before travelling.
Year-round fishing in Belgium; peak seasons spring and autumn for most species.
Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (groot visverlof, ~€14.50/year) from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Buy online at sportvisserijvlaanderen.be before leaving the UK — no separate night permit is needed in Flanders as night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules. Always carry your licence while fishing.
Maas is 145 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.
Limburg is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Limburg and across Flanders.
