Canal Puy

About Puy

The Canal Puy in the Gard department of Occitanie offers French anglers a diverse freshwater fishery featuring carp, roach, bream, pike, and zander across its stretch near Beaucaire. This canal permits night fishing and provides the flexibility for anglers to bring boats and establish bivouac camps, enabling extended fishing sessions in a relaxed environment. A valid Carte de Peche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, and the canal's calm conditions make it particularly suitable for both traditional and modern coarse fishing techniques.

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 Puy

Puy holds carp, roach, bream, pike, 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 Puy. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What fish can I catch in Puy?+
  The canal holds Carp, Roach, Bream, Pike, Zander. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. Always handle and return carp carefully.
• Is night fishing allowed on Puy?+
  Night fishing on Puy is subject to local rules. Night fishing permitted in designated sectors. Contact local AAPPMA for specific night fishing zones and regulations. Plan as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
• Are bivvies allowed on Puy?+
  Bivvy camping is permitted on Puy under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm with the local AAPPMA before your session.
• Are boats allowed on Puy?+
  Navigation is permitted. Boats permitted; check with local authorities for speed limits and access points.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Puy?+
  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 Puy

To fish Puy, 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.

Gard is home to numerous public fishing canals and rivers. Browse all venues in Gard or explore all of Occitanie.

Nearby Canals & Rivers

Other public fishing canals and rivers near Puy on PiscaMaps:

• Canal des Alpines Septentrionales, branche de Barbentane, Bouches-du-Rhône
• L'Anguillon, Bouches-du-Rhône
• Canal de l'Hôpital, Gard
• Canal de Châteaurenard, Bouches-du-Rhône
• Filiole de Montfavet, Vaucluse
• Canal de Montfavet, Vaucluse
• Filiole Saint-Martin, Vaucluse
• Canal de Vaucluse, Gard
• Canal Crillon, Gard
• Canal de la Durançole, Bouches-du-Rhône
• Le Grand Anguillon, Bouches-du-Rhône
• Ruisseau Roubine, Gard