Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal is a river in Liège/Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout, Roach, with carp the main target for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is permitted at Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération des pêcheurs de l'Ourthe.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed..
Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal is 267 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 permitted at Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal. Night fishing PERMITTED on this specific stretch (Walloon official night fishing layer). Hours: +1h after sunset to -1h before sunrise. Walloon permit required. Federation: Fédération des pêcheurs de l'Ourthe.
Boats: Boat access is restricted at Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal. Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes permitted where boats allowed.
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Public waterway — Permit A (bank €20) or Permit B (boat €45). No separate club permit required. Online permit: https://permisdepeche.be/fr
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.
Local authority: Fédération des pêcheurs de l'Ourthe
Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal holds carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout, roach. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Join to unlock full rules, access notes and venue details for Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal and all Belgium and Netherlands venues.
All year for carp, pike, perch, bream. Species-specific closed seasons apply.
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.
Ourthe / Frayère de Bomal is 267 miles from Calais — allow 5 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Liège/Namur is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Liège/Namur and across Wallonia.