La Douve is a productive Normandy waterway in the Manche department, renowned for its excellent runs of migratory fish including Salmon and Sea Trout alongside resident Brown Trout and coarse species such as Chub and Roach. This stretch offers versatile fishing opportunities with the unique advantage of night fishing and boat access, making it ideal for both traditional angling and mobile exploration of its lower reaches. A Carte de Pêche issued by the local AAPPMA is required to fish this water, and anglers will appreciate the permission to bivouac and camp along the banks during their visits to this classic Norman river.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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La Douve holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon, chub, dace, roach.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish La Douve. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Douve, 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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