Wimp

As a river in Antwerpen, Belgium, Wimp fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Wimp pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

51.1167, 4.7333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Antwerpen

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Antwerpen. Conditions at Wimp may vary.

Common carpNorthern pikeEuropean perchZanderCommon breamMirror carp

Fishing Techniques

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Antwerpen.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Wimp, make sure your licence covers Antwerpen, Belgium and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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