Moment of sea fishing at the Nieuwpoort Western Staketsel pier

High tide and strong wind blowing on the Nieuwpoort Western Staketsel pier in Belgium : this means much much fun for the recreational fishermen

(Browse the collection : West Flanders Province time lapse and video stock footage)

Belgian marine recreational fisherman: typically male, living in West Flanders and 56 years old. (Oostende, 24 mei 2019) The above profile characterizes the Belgian sport fishermen active in angling, shrimping, netting or trawling at sea and on the beach. 

(Flanders Marine Institute)

A seaside city in the province of West Flanders, Nieuwpoort is one of the best places to go in Belgium. It’s a beautiful destination where the best of history and nature walk hand-in-hand. With an old medieval center and a thriving resort side referred to as Nieuwpoort Bad, this city attracts myriad visitors. No wonder that it is often considered one of the best beach resorts in Belgium. The staketsel, the marina, the vismijn, and the West Front Newport are some of the must-visit places here. The best way to explore Nieuwpoort is by walking or cycling along the Frontzate. As the serene Yser river flows through the city, the marvelous views will tempt you back time and again.

(Paulina on the road)

The western mole, built in 1865, has a length of 490 m, whereas the eastern mole, dating from the same year, stands 543 m in the sea. On the heads they carry a signal lantern and a foghorn; they resemble miniature lighthouses. During the two World Wars the moles were heavily damaged, not to say destroyed; each time they were built up again. The two moles are a big attraction and a stopping place for tourists. Get a breath of fresh air. Sea angling or fishing with a crossed net are popular activities.

(Belgian Coast)