With Fishing Schools

There are 24 certified fishing schools in Wallonia, staffed by instructors who have successfully completed the official fishing trainer program. These instructors are qualified to provide introductory lessons that equip participants with the knowledge needed to fish in simple conditions, develop training programs, promote courses, and manage registrations.

The fishing schools are equipped with all the necessary gear to accommodate around twenty people. Typically, schools have the basic equipment for :

• Coarse fishing: rods without reels, landing nets, bait buckets, floats, sinkers, hooks, etc
  
• Coarse fishing (English style): rods with reels, landing nets, floats, sinkers, hooks, etc
  
• Fly fishing: fly rods, reels, fly lines, a variety of flies, and fly-tying tools
  
• Aquatic wildlife discovery: sieves, tweezers, magnifiers, and binocular microscopes
  
• Water quality analysis
  

To find and learn more about the fishing school closest to you, simply refer to the brochure

Objectives of Fishing Schools

The passion for fishing has long been passed down from generation to generation. Fishing schools offer an alternative to the traditional transfer of knowledge from experienced anglers, providing a structured and secure environment for learning and training in the practice of fishing.

Activities Offered

Fishing schools introduce both young people and adults to the wonderful practice of fishing. Throughout these training sessions, a wide range of topics are covered: water, rivers, aquatic environments, wildlife, plant life, various fishing techniques, and everything needed to become a responsible, environmentally conscious angler.

Certified fishing schools are made up of individuals who have successfully completed a training program defined and accredited by the Budgetary Fund for Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management in Wallonia. As such, all activities offered within these certified schools are conducted under high-quality guidance.

For more information about these training courses, which are structured across three levels, simply get in touch with a fishing school or the Maison wallonne de la pêche NPO.

Target Audience: Anyone interested in discovering fishing and its environment is welcome to join a fishing school and take part in a training course.

Fishing Courses

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The Mobile Fishing School

The Mobile Fishing School provides fishing equipment for beginners as well as educational materials about aquatic life to fishing groups, schools, youth organizations (such as scouts and youth clubs), playground programs, mutual aid associations, and local communities. The Mobile Fishing School (MFS) can organize activities upon request, anywhere in Wallonia and for all types of audiences.

Find out more about the Mobile Fishing School.

Last update: September 11, 2025