La Dorne is a productive lowland river in Ardèche offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities for carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch across a scenic 12km stretch. Anglers can enjoy night fishing, boat access, and the flexibility of bivouacking or camping along the banks, making it ideal for extended fishing trips in this picturesque region. A valid Carte de Pêche (annual fishing licence) from 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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La Dorne 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 La Dorne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Dorne, 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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