Situated in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Marcq is a public public water accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Species include Chub, Barbel, Roach, Bream, Pike, Perch, Eel, Carp, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Marcq. Plan for day sessions only. Regarding boats: Check Walloon Environment Authority regulations; some sections may restrict boat access..
Marcq is 135 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is not permitted at Marcq. Anglers must leave the bank at dark.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Marcq. Check Walloon Environment Authority regulations; some sections may restrict boat access.
Permits required: Permis de pêche (state licence) required in Wallonia; day or season passes available.
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.
Marcq holds chub, barbel, roach, bream, pike, perch, eel, carp. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; barbel and chub best spring-autumn; winter 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.
Marcq is 135 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
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.