Situated in Ourthe province, Wallonia, Ourthe Occidentale is a public river accessible to anglers with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Ourthe Occidentale holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Ourthe Occidentale is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing status for this stretch (Ourthe Occidentale) has not been confirmed in the Maison de la Pêche database. In Wallonia, night carp fishing requires Permit C (€110) and is permitted only on the main courses of the Meuse, Sambre and Scheldt. For other watercourses, verify directly with Les Sources de l Ourthe Ste-Marie before planning a night session. Keepnet strictly forbidden if permitted.. Regarding boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft — permitted where boats are allowed, must yield to navigation. Boat fishing prohibited in some navigable channels with heavy barge traffic (e.g. Charleroi-Brussels Canal)..
Ourthe Occidentale is 173 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 with restrictions. Night fishing status for this stretch (Ourthe Occidentale) has not been confirmed in the Maison de la Pêche database. In Wallonia, night carp fishing requires Permit C (€110) and is permitted only on the main courses of the Meuse, Sambre and Scheldt. For other watercourses, verify directly with Les Sources de l Ourthe Ste-Marie before planning a night session. Keepnet strictly forbidden if permitted.
Boats: Boat fishing requires Permit B (€45). Float tubes treated as small craft — permitted where boats are allowed, must yield to navigation. Boat fishing prohibited in some navigable channels with heavy barge traffic (e.g. Charleroi-Brussels Canal).
Permits required: Walloon Region fishing permit required. Permit A (bank, €20) for all navigable waterways. Permit B (boat/platform, €45) for boat fishing. For other watercourses, regional permit + local fishing society membership card required.
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: Les Sources de l Ourthe Ste-Marie · www.parcoursdepeche.be
Ourthe Occidentale holds carp, pike, perch, bream, chub, barbel, trout. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Fishing by species group: 1st Saturday of March to 30 September. Trout: 3rd Saturday of March to 30 September. Grayling: 3rd Saturday of June to 31 December.
Ourthe is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Ourthe and across Wallonia.