The Canal de l'Hôpital in the Gard département of Occitanie is a productive coarse fishery hosting strong populations of carp, roach, bream, perch, and pike along its gentle 4-kilometre stretch near Nîmes. Anglers benefit from exceptional access including night fishing permission, boat navigation, and bivouacking facilities, making extended fishing sessions highly feasible. A Carte de Pêche (annual licence obtained through your local AAPPMA) is required to fish these waters, and the canal's calm character and diverse species make it an excellent destination for both specialist and general coarse fishing.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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de l'Hôpital holds carp, roach, bream, perch, pike. 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 l'Hôpital. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish de l'Hôpital, 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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