Canal de Genouillé

About de Genouillé

The Canal de Genouillé in Charente-Maritime is a peaceful carp and pike fishery that winds through the Nouvelle-Aquitaine countryside, offering excellent opportunities for both coarse and predatory species including tench, bream, perch, and zander. This well-maintained waterway permits night fishing, making it ideal for dedicated anglers seeking extended sessions, while the allowance of boats and bivouac camping facilities enables comfortable extended trips. A Carte de Pêche annual licence, obtainable through the local AAPPMA, is required to fish these waters.

Current Water Conditions

Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.

Fish Species in de Genouillé

de Genouillé 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 Genouillé. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What fish can I catch in de Genouillé?+
  The canal holds Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch, Zander. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. Always handle and return carp carefully.
• Is night fishing allowed on de Genouillé?+
  Night fishing on de Genouillé is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (19km stretch)
• Are bivvies allowed on de Genouillé?+
  Bivvy camping restrictions apply on de Genouillé. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
• Are boats allowed on de Genouillé?+
  Navigation is permitted. Hire boats and electric motors permitted
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish de Genouillé?+
  Yes — a valid Carte de Pêche is required, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA covering this stretch. Annual, weekly and daily licences are available.

Planning a Trip to de Genouillé

To fish de Genouillé, 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.

Charente-Maritime is home to numerous public fishing canals and rivers. Browse all venues in Charente-Maritime or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Nearby Canals & Rivers

Other public fishing canals and rivers near de Genouillé on PiscaMaps:

• Ceinture des Treize Prises, Charente-Maritime
• La Devise, Charente-Maritime
• Canal de la Daurade, Charente-Maritime
• Canal du Freussin à la Charente, Charente
• Le Freussin, Charente
• La Gères, Charente-Maritime
• Canal de Rochefort, Charente-Maritime
• L'Arnaise, Charente-Maritime
• Canal de Ceinture du Marais de Mouillepieds, Charente-Maritime
• Canal de la Charente à la Seudre, Charente-Maritime
• Chenal de la Prée, Charente-Maritime
• Chenal de Malentrait, Dordogne