L'Arros is a productive cyprinid and salmonid river in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, flowing through the rolling countryside of Nouvelle-Aquitaine with excellent populations of trout, barbel, chub, dace and perch. The river offers diverse fishing opportunities from its upper reaches down through the 11km surveyed stretch, with night fishing permitted and the flexibility of boat access and bivouac/camping facilities for extended angling trips. A valid Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, granting anglers access to this characterful French waterway known for reliable sport across multiple species and seasons.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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L'Arros holds trout, chub, barbel, dace, perch.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish L'Arros. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish L'Arros, 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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