Public Fishing in Paris, Île-de-France

Carp Fishing in Paris, Île-de-France

Paris in Île-de-France has 4 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps and 4 allow bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Species present across the public waters include Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench. All anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche from cartedepeche.fr and affiliation with the local AAPPMA for each venue fished.

To fish public waters in Paris, purchase a Carte de Pêche online at cartedepeche.fr before leaving the UK. The annual licence covers most public venues across France and includes AAPPMA affiliation for each water you fish. Day and weekly licences are also available for shorter trips.

Bivvy camping is permitted at 4 venues in Paris under standard French bivouac rules — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Confirm specific conditions on each venue page.

Fishing Licence & Rules in Paris

All anglers fishing public waters in Paris must hold a valid Carte de Pêche. Licences are available from cartedepeche.fr and can be purchased online before your trip. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the venue you intend to fish.

Night fishing, bivouac camping and boat use are regulated at the venue level. Always check the specific rules for your venue on PiscaMaps before travelling, and verify current permissions with the local federation if fishing at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many public fishing venues are in Paris?+
  PiscaMaps lists 4 public fishing venues in Paris, Île-de-France. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the department.
• Is night fishing allowed in Paris?+
  Night fishing rules in Paris vary by venue. Check each venue on PiscaMaps and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
• What fish species are present in Paris?+
  Public waters in Paris hold Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench. The exact species available varies by venue and water type.
• Can I use a bivvy in Paris?+
  4 venues in Paris permit bivvy camping. Standard French bivouac rules apply — one rod, within 10 metres of the bank, no fires. Always check the individual venue for specific conditions.
• Do I need a fishing licence for Paris?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France need a Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
• How do I find carp fishing in Paris?+
  Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Paris by species. All public venues with carp are listed along with night fishing rules, bivvy permissions and access notes.

Public Fishing Venues in Paris

Lakes, rivers and canals with individual venue pages on PiscaMaps:

• Lac Daumesnil
• Lac des Minimes
• Fishing spot
• Bassin de la Villette
• Bassin d'Aubervilliers
• Canal Saint-Martin

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