Public Fishing in Île-de-France, France
174 public lakes, rivers and canals across 8 departments — Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander.
Fishing in Île-de-France
The Paris region has 174 public fishing venues, many within easy reach of the city. The Seine, Marne and Oise rivers hold strong Pike and Zander populations, while the forests of Fontainebleau and Rambouillet contain numerous well-stocked lakes.
Species found across Île-de-France's public waters include Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. All venues require a valid Carte de Pêche and affiliation with the local AAPPMA.
Departments in Île-de-France
Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.
Seine-et-Marne
98 venues
🌙 11 night 🏕️ 98 bivvy
Bream, Brown Trout, Carp
Yvelines
36 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 35 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Essonne
16 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 16 bivvy
Bream, Brown Trout, Carp
Val-d'Oise
14 venues
🏕️ 14 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Paris
4 venues
🏕️ 4 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Val-de-Marne
4 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 4 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Hauts-de-Seine
1 venues
🏕️ 1 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Seine-Saint-Denis
1 venues
🏕️ 1 bivvy
Perch, Pike, Tench
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public fishing venues are there in Île-de-France?+
Île-de-France has 174 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 8 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
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Is night fishing allowed in Île-de-France?+
17 venues in Île-de-France permit night fishing. Rules vary by venue and department — always check the individual venue page and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
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What fish species can I catch in Île-de-France?+
Public waters in Île-de-France hold Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. Species availability varies by venue and water type.
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Can I bivvy camp at fishing venues in Île-de-France?+
173 out of 174 venues in Île-de-France permit bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Check each venue page for specific permissions.
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Do I need a fishing licence for Île-de-France?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
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How do I find the best carp fishing in Île-de-France?+
Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Île-de-France by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.
