Le Canal de la Haute Colme is a scenic waterway in the Pas-de-Calais region of Hauts-de-France, stretching through the northern French countryside between Winnezeele and the Belgian border area. This canal offers excellent coarse fishing opportunities with abundant populations of carp, tench, bream, pike, perch, and zander, making it ideal for both specimen hunters and general angling enthusiasts. The waterway is particularly appealing for dedicated anglers as night fishing is permitted and bivouac camping is allowed, enabling extended fishing trips; a valid Carte de Peche (annual fishing licence obtainable through the local AAPPMA) is required to fish these waters.
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 la Haute Colme 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 la Haute Colme. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Canal de la Haute Colme, 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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