Le Canal de Calais is a productive French waterway in the Pas-de-Calais department, stretching approximately 18 kilometers through the Hauts-de-France region and offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing. Anglers can expect good sport with abundant populations of carp, pike, zander, tench, and bream, with the added advantage of night fishing permission and facilities for bivouacking and boats. A Carte de Pêche annual licence obtained through the local AAPPMA is required to fish this canal, which provides a peaceful angling experience with comfortable access to a diverse range of species across its length.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Canal de Calais 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 Le Canal de Calais. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Canal de Calais, 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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