Oude Schelde

Running through Antwerpen, Belgium, Oude Schelde is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Oude Schelde hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

51.1035, 4.2090 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

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

• For Common rudd

  Rudd often feed near the surface, so try using a float or fishing without weights to present your bait naturally.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Oude Schelde.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Oude Schelde, 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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