The Canal de Jonage is a productive lowland canal offering excellent opportunities for targeting a diverse mix of coarse fish including carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch across its gently flowing stretch near Lyon. This versatile waterway welcomes night fishing and provides a relaxed angling experience with the convenience of boat access and overnight bivouacking facilities. A valid Carte de Pêche (annual fishing licence obtainable through the local AAPPMA federation) 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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Canal de Jonage holds carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, perch. 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 Canal de Jonage. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Canal de Jonage, you need a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK and affiliation with the local AAPPMA covering this stretch. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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