The Canal de Bourgogne is a scenic 242-kilometer waterway stretching through the Côte-d'Or department, offering excellent coarse fishing opportunities for carp, tench, bream, pike, and perch in a picturesque Burgundian landscape. Anglers will appreciate the relaxed pace of canal fishing with night fishing permitted, making it ideal for both dedicated specimen hunters and leisure anglers seeking bivouac or camping experiences along the towpath. A valid Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, which provide consistent catches throughout the year with the added advantage of boat access for exploring different stretches and features.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Filter by species, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find canals and lakes near Côte-d'Or and across all of France.
de Bourgogne holds carp, tench, bream, pike, perch, zander. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — all carp must be handled carefully and returned.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish de Bourgogne. Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for de Bourgogne and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
To fish de Bourgogne, you need a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK and affiliation with the local AAPPMA. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Côte-d'Or is home to numerous public fishing canals and rivers. Browse all venues in Côte-d'Or or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Other public fishing canals and rivers near de Bourgogne on PiscaMaps: