Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · Public Canal
Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Canal Night fishing Boats allowed
About Canal le Grand Écours
Running through the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Canal le Grand Écours 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 le Grand Écours is allowed: Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (25km stretch). Regarding boats: Hire boats and electric motors permitted.
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Department
Charente-Maritime
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Canal
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
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The canal holds Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch, Zander.
Is night fishing allowed on Canal le Grand Écours?+
Night fishing on Canal le Grand Écours is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (25km stretch).
Are bivvies allowed on Canal le Grand Écours?+
Bivvy restrictions apply on Canal le Grand Écours. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Canal le Grand Écours?+
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 le Grand Écours?+
Hire boats and electric motors permitted
Canal Fishing in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente-Maritime is home to numerous public fishing canals and rivers accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers canals, rivers and lakes across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
