The intimate public water of Wimp lies in Antwerp, Flanders, covering 0 hectares in Flanders. Wimp holds Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike, Carp, Eel, Tench and is a popular carp fishing destination.
Night fishing at Wimp is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed under VIS regulations in Flanders; check local sector bylaws.. Regarding boats: Boats generally not permitted on smaller Belgian rivers..
At just 105 miles from Calais, Wimp is one of the closest quality fishing venues to the UK. Flanders — a flat, canal-rich landscape within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel — makes an excellent short-break destination.
Night fishing is permitted with restrictions. Night fishing allowed under VIS regulations in Flanders; check local sector bylaws.
Boats: Boat rules unconfirmed at Wimp. Boats generally not permitted on smaller Belgian rivers.
Permits required: Groot visverlof required in Flanders.
Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (Flemish fishing permit, groot visverlof), available from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules — no separate night permit is required in Flanders.
Wimp holds roach, bream, perch, pike, carp, eel, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.
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Year-round; coarse fish best April to October.
Fishing in Flanders requires a VISpas (groot visverlof, ~€14.50/year) from Sportvisserij Vlaanderen. Buy online at sportvisserijvlaanderen.be before leaving the UK — no separate night permit is needed in Flanders as night fishing permissions are built into site-specific rules. Always carry your licence while fishing.
Wimp is 105 miles from Calais, around 2 hours from the Channel Tunnel. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page before your session.
Antwerp is home to a number of public fishing venues accessible with a valid Belgian fishing permit. Use PiscaMaps to find all venues in Antwerp and across Flanders.