Situated in Antwerp province, Flanders, Meander Belsbroek is a public public water accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, Chub, Eel — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Meander Belsbroek is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires VIS permit registration; check local angling club (VHVB) rules for Antwerp province.. Regarding boats: Small boats and kayaks permitted on rivers in Flanders; check local water authority regulations..
Meander Belsbroek is 95 miles from Calais — closer than many French venues and easily reached via the Channel Tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires VIS permit registration; check local angling club (VHVB) rules for Antwerp province.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Meander Belsbroek. Small boats and kayaks permitted on rivers in Flanders; check local water authority regulations.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (state fishing licence) required for all anglers in Flanders.
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.
Meander Belsbroek holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, chub, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round fishing in Belgium; peak season spring-autumn for coarse fish.
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.
Meander Belsbroek is 95 miles from Calais — within 90 minutes of the Channel Tunnel, ideal for a short break. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Antwerp is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Antwerp and across Flanders.