Lac de barrage d'Esch-sur-Sûre
Plan d'eau (zone réglementaire), Luxembourg. Authority : AGE / Ministère de l'Environnement (eaux de 1re catégorie).
2026 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- €30Permis spécial A (rive) ou B (embarcation)
- Next closing
- 30 Sept 2026Truite de rivière et omble chevalier (retenues)
- Minimum sizes
- 30 cmOmble chevalier (retenues)
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearDigital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Arctic char 30 cm here.
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Floating Minnow Crankbaits 9.8 cm, Pack of 5For : northern pike, european perch, largemouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Camouflage Nylon Line, Light Blue, 1,000 mFor : roach, common bream, common carp · float fishing (waggler and stick float)
€30.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
The details on this page are written in French, as close as possible to the official texts.
2026 season calendar
RGD 16.04.2003 art. 1er points 2 et 5.
Solid bars: fishing allowed. Yellow line: today.
Minimum sizes
| Species | Minimum size | 0–60 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Truite de rivière (retenues)2 RGD 16.04.2003. | 30 cm | |
| Omble chevalier (retenues)2 RGD 16.04.2003. | 30 cm | |
| Truite de lac2 RGD 16.04.2003. | 30 cm |
To check the minimum size: Arctic char 30 cm here. Digital Hanging Scale 50 kg €30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Salmonidés (truite, omble, ombre)1 Aperçu AGE (mai 2019). | 6 per day |
| Brochet et/ou sandre1 2 brochets ou 2 sandres, ou 1 brochet et 1 sandre ; autres espèces sans restriction (aperçu AGE). | 2 per day |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Permis spécial A (rive) ou B (embarcation)3 Eaux de 1re catégorie : permis spécial A (rive) ou B (bateau). | 1 an (spécial B : 40 €/an) | €30 |
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Good to know
Pêche autorisée uniquement dans la zone de protection II ; au maximum deux lignes à main surveillées, un seul hameçon (moins de 14 ans : une ligne) ; amorçage avec des préparations d'origine animale interdit (aperçu AGE, mai 2019).
What the authority does not publish
Points we could not find in the official texts: check with the authority.
- Délimitation précise de la zone de protection II non reprise
- Texte réglementaire source des quotas non relu (aperçu AGE seulement)
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Lac de barrage d'Esch-sur-Sûre in 2026?
The “Permis spécial A (rive) ou B (embarcation)” licence costs €30 (1 an (spécial B : 40 €/an)). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
When does the arctic char season open in Lac de barrage d'Esch-sur-Sûre?
Arctic char: 1 Apr → 30 Sept, according to the official calendar above.
What is the minimum size for arctic char in Lac de barrage d'Esch-sur-Sûre?
Arctic char: 30 cm. Any smaller fish must be released immediately.
Official sources
- AGE — Aperçu des dispositions légales, eaux intérieures (mai 2019) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- RGD du 16 avril 2003 (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Guichet.lu — eaux intérieures (accessed on 23 September 2026)
Last checked : 23 September 2026.