The Canal de Retour in Normandie's Eure department is a charming French canal stretch offering productive fishing for carp, bream, roach, pike, and perch across its 5km course between Évreux and the surrounding waterways. This peaceful waterway is particularly appealing for dedicated anglers, with night fishing permitted and facilities for boats and overnight bivouacking, making it ideal for extended fishing sessions and multi-day trips. A valid Carte de Pêche annual licence, obtainable through the local AAPPMA, is required to fish this stretch.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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de Retour holds carp, bream, roach, pike, perch. 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 Retour. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish de Retour, 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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