Public Fishing in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
213 public lakes, rivers and canals across 6 departments — Black Bass, Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander.
Fishing in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
From the alpine lakes of the Hautes-Alpes to the warm étangs of the Var and Bouches-du-Rhône, PACA has 213 public venues offering fishing in some of France's most spectacular scenery. Black Bass, Carp and Perch thrive in the region's warm lowland waters.
Species found across Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's public waters include Black Bass, 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.
Alpes-Maritimes
57 venues
🏕️ 56 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Brown Trout
Hautes-Alpes
56 venues
🏕️ 56 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Brown Trout
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
40 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 39 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Brown Trout
Bouches-du-Rhône
28 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 28 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Var
17 venues
🌙 6 night 🏕️ 17 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Vaucluse
15 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 15 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public fishing venues are there in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?+
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has 213 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 6 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
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Is night fishing allowed in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?+
14 venues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?+
Public waters in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur hold Black Bass, 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?+
211 out of 213 venues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?+
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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?+
Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.
