Canal du Taston

About du Taston

The Canal du Taston in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine offers anglers a peaceful setting for coarse fishing with excellent populations of carp, tench, bream, pike, and perch. This canal permits night fishing and allows boats, making it ideal for dedicated anglers seeking extended sessions with the option of bivouacking or camping along its banks. A Carte de Pêche (annual fishing 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 du Taston

du Taston 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 du Taston. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What fish can I catch in du Taston?+
  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 du Taston?+
  Night fishing on du Taston is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (17km stretch)
• Are bivvies allowed on du Taston?+
  Bivvy camping restrictions apply on du Taston. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
• Are boats allowed on du Taston?+
  Navigation is permitted. Hire boats and electric motors permitted
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish du Taston?+
  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 du Taston

To fish du Taston, 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.

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

Nearby Canals & Rivers

Other public fishing canals and rivers near du Taston on PiscaMaps:

• La Grande Leyre, Gironde
• Ruisseau d'Onesse, Landes
• Ruisseau du Moulin de Pin, Gironde
• Ruisseau d'Escource, Gironde
• Le Retjons, Landes
• Courant des Forges, Gironde
• Le Courlis, Gironde
• Le Nasseys, Gironde
• Ruisseau du Vignac, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
• Courant de Pontenx, Gironde
• La Midouze, Landes
• Courant de Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born, Landes