The Canal de l'Ourcq is a picturesque 108-km waterway in Île-de-France that flows from Mareuil-sur-Ourcq to Paris, offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities for carp, tench, bream, pike, and perch throughout its gentle stretches. Anglers benefit from night fishing and bivouac permissions, making extended fishing trips feasible, while the canal's calm waters and abundant fish stocks provide a rewarding experience for both leisure and serious anglers. A valid Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, and the canal welcomes boat traffic, creating a vibrant recreational corridor through the Seine-et-Marne region.
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'Ourcq 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 l'Ourcq. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish de l'Ourcq, 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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