What fish can I catch in Canal de l'Ourcq?

The canal holds Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch, Zander.

Are bivvies allowed on Canal de l'Ourcq?

Bivvy restrictions apply on Canal de l'Ourcq. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.

Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Canal de l'Ourcq?

Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA.

Canal Canal de l'Ourcq, Seine-et-Marne, France

Name: Canal de l'Ourcq
Address: Seine-et-Marne, FR

Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France Canal Night fishing Boats allowed

About Canal de l'Ourcq

Running through the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, Canal de l'Ourcq is a public canal open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch and Zander — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.

For UK carp anglers, night fishing on Canal de l'Ourcq is allowed: Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (224km stretch). Regarding boats: Hire boats and electric motors permitted.

Current Water Conditions

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

Department

Seine-et-Marne

Region

Île-de-France

Water Type

Canal

Night Fishing

Permitted

Boats

Allowed

Fish Species in Canal de l'Ourcq

Canal de l'Ourcq holds carp, tench, bream, pike, perch, zander. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch in Canal de l'Ourcq?+

The canal holds Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch, Zander.
Is night fishing allowed on Canal de l'Ourcq?+

Night fishing on Canal de l'Ourcq is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (224km stretch).
Are bivvies allowed on Canal de l'Ourcq?+

Bivvy restrictions apply on Canal de l'Ourcq. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Canal de l'Ourcq?+

Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA.
Are boats allowed on Canal de l'Ourcq?+

Hire boats and electric motors permitted

Canal Fishing in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France

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