The Canal de Calais is a productive French waterway in the Pas-de-Calais department offering excellent opportunities for pike, perch, carp, and zander fishing across its northern reaches. Anglers can enjoy the flexibility of night fishing and bivouac camping, making it ideal for extended fishing sessions in the Hauts-de-France region. A Carte de Peche annual licence, obtainable through the local AAPPMA, is required to fish this canal where boats are also permitted for accessing different stretches.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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de Calais holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, 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 Calais. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish de Calais, 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.
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