Vire is a public water in Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. Species present include Barbel, Chub, Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike.
Night fishing at Vire is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed in Wallonia with valid Permit C; specific sector restrictions may apply. Check regional VIS regulations.. Regarding boats: Boats prohibited on most Belgian rivers; only licensed commercial or official survey vessels permitted..
Vire is 280 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 allowed in Wallonia with valid Permit C; specific sector restrictions may apply. Check regional VIS regulations.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Vire. Boats prohibited on most Belgian rivers; only licensed commercial or official survey vessels permitted.
Permits required: Groot visverlof (Flanders) or Permis de pêche (Wallonia) required; additional Permit C needed for night fishing in Wallonia.
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.
Vire holds barbel, chub, roach, bream, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a key attraction.
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Year-round; best April-October for coarse fish, winter for barbel.
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.
Vire is 280 miles from Calais — allow 5 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Namur is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Namur and across Wallonia.