Running through the Eure-et-Loir department of Île-de-France, Fossé du Roi is a public river open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Pike, Perch, Carp, Roach, Bream and Tench — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing on Fossé du Roi is allowed: Night fishing is generally permitted on this drainage ditch; confirm locally with AAPPMA.. Regarding boats: No boats permitted on this small watercourse..
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Filter by species, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find rivers and lakes near Eure-et-Loir and across all of France.
Fossé du Roi holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench. 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 Fossé du Roi. Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Fossé du Roi and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
To fish Fossé du Roi, 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.
Eure-et-Loir is home to numerous public fishing rivers and canals. Browse all venues in Eure-et-Loir or explore all of Île-de-France.
Other public fishing rivers and canals near Fossé du Roi on PiscaMaps: