La Sarthe is a productive lowland river in western France offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing, particularly for carp, catfish, and pike along its gentle stretches through the Mayenne department. The river provides a versatile angling experience with diverse species including zander, bream, and perch, making it suitable for both specimen hunters and general coarse anglers. Night fishing, boat access, and camping facilities are permitted, allowing anglers extended fishing sessions on this scenic waterway; however, a valid Carte de Peche (annual fishing licence obtained through 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 Sarthe 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 Sarthe. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Sarthe, 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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