Vendée, Pays de la Loire Canal No night fishing Boats allowed
About Chenal Vieux
Running through the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, Chenal Vieux is a public canal open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Pike, Perch, Carp, Tench and Roach — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.
Night fishing is not permitted on Chenal Vieux, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Small recreational boats allowed; maintain canal navigation protocol..
Current Water Conditions
Loading water level data…
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Department
Vendée
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Canal
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find canals and lakes near Vendée and across all of France.
Chenal Vieux holds pike, perch, carp, tench, roach. 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 Chenal Vieux. Licences are available online before your trip.
Full details available to PiscaMaps members
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Chenal Vieux and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The canal holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Tench, Roach. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. Always handle and return carp carefully.
Is night fishing allowed on Chenal Vieux?+
Night fishing on Chenal Vieux is subject to local rules. Night fishing permitted in designated sectors; consult local AAPPMA for schedule and restrictions. Plan as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed on Chenal Vieux?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply on Chenal Vieux. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed on Chenal Vieux?+
Navigation is permitted. Small recreational boats allowed; maintain canal navigation protocol.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Chenal Vieux?+
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 Chenal Vieux
To fish Chenal Vieux, 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.
