Located in West Flanders, Flanders, Oude Mandelbeek is a intimate public water of 0 hectares open to public fishing. Species include Roach, Bream, Pike, Perch, Chub, Carp, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing at Oude Mandelbeek is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires specific permit and VIS license; check West Flanders provincial regulations for permitted sectors.. Regarding boats: Boats prohibited on most Belgian rivers; only licensed commercial or official survey vessels permitted..
At just 90 miles from Calais, Oude Mandelbeek is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing in Flanders requires specific permit and VIS license; check West Flanders provincial regulations for permitted sectors.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Oude Mandelbeek. Boats prohibited on most Belgian rivers; only licensed commercial or official survey vessels permitted.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (Flanders) required; night fishing restricted to specific sectors with additional permit.
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.
Oude Mandelbeek holds roach, bream, pike, perch, chub, carp. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; best April-October for pike, bream, and roach.
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.
Oude Mandelbeek is 90 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.
West Flanders is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in West Flanders and across Flanders.