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Fishing at Wimbe River

Namur · Wallonia · Belgium
Namur, Wallonia, Belgium Water 🌙 Night fishing Bivvy permitted 200mi from Calais

About Fishing at Wimbe

Wimbe is a public water in Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. Wimbe holds Carp, Bream, Barbel, Chub, Pike, Roach and is a popular carp fishing destination.

Night fishing is permitted at Wimbe. Night fishing in Wallonia requires Permit C (Permis de pêche C); valid from established dates.. Regarding boats: No boats permitted; shore fishing only on Wimbe..

Wimbe is 200 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.

Province
Namur
Region
Wallonia
Country
Belgium
Water Type
Water
Night Fishing
Yes
Boats
Not allowed
Bivouac
Permitted
From Calais
200 miles

Fishing Rules at Wimbe

Night fishing is permitted at Wimbe. Night fishing in Wallonia requires Permit C (Permis de pêche C); valid from established dates.

Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Wimbe. No boats permitted; shore fishing only on Wimbe.

Permits required: Permis de pêche (Walloon licence) required; Permit C needed for night fishing.

Fishing Licence — 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.

Fish Species at Wimbe

Wimbe holds carp, bream, barbel, chub, pike, roach. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.

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Fishing Season at Wimbe

Year-round; peak season May-September.

Planning a Trip to Wimbe

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.

Wimbe is 200 miles from Calais — allow 4 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.

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