La Truite Houffalize

La Truite Houffalize invites you to discover fishing in the heart of the Ardennes , along the Ourthe Orientale river and its tributaries . The route stretches from upstream of the Brisy bridge to the Nisramont dam , and also explores the Belle-Meuse , Chevral , Mincée , Martin-Moulin , Cowan , and Sommerain streams. This variety of waterways offers both novice and experienced anglers peaceful environments and diverse fishing grounds.

To track your performance over several outings, you can purchase a fishing logbook adapted to different skill levels. It allows you to record your catches and observe your progress throughout the seasons .

In certain areas, fishing for so-called “ American ” or “ Pacific ” crayfish is also permitted. These accidentally introduced species contrast with the native and protected red-clawed crayfish .

Several times a year, the association stocks the river with brown trout . These days are subject to strict rules: fishing is prohibited , except for catch-and-release fishing in the designated area. This is a way to preserve the tranquility of the environment while guaranteeing the quality of the fish population for the following months.