Ruisseau des Estinnes is a river in Honnelle/Haine, Wallonia, Belgium. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Trout — carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
Night fishing at Ruisseau des Estinnes is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing status for this stretch (Ruisseau des Estinnes) 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 LA TRUITE CAMPAGNARDE DE FAUROEULX 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)..
At just 106 miles from Calais, Ruisseau des Estinnes is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Wallonia — the Ardennes and Meuse valley region, famous for its carp and pike fishing — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing status for this stretch (Ruisseau des Estinnes) 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 LA TRUITE CAMPAGNARDE DE FAUROEULX 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: LA TRUITE CAMPAGNARDE DE FAUROEULX
Ruisseau des Estinnes 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.
Honnelle/Haine is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Honnelle/Haine and across Wallonia.