Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · Public River
Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine River Night fishing Boats allowed
About La Boutonne
Running through the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, La Boutonne is a public river open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream and Perch — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing on La Boutonne is allowed: Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (390km stretch). Regarding boats: Check local rules – motorised navigation varies by section.
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Department
Charente
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
River
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
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The river holds Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream, Perch.
Is night fishing allowed on La Boutonne?+
Night fishing on La Boutonne is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (390km stretch).
Are bivvies allowed on La Boutonne?+
Bivvy restrictions apply on La Boutonne. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish La Boutonne?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA.
Are boats allowed on La Boutonne?+
Check local rules – motorised navigation varies by section
River Fishing in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente is home to numerous public fishing rivers and canals accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers rivers, canals and lakes across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
