La Tave is a productive lowland river in the Gard department offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing, with healthy populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch throughout the mapped stretch. Anglers can enjoy night fishing and are welcome to bring boats, making this a versatile destination for both mobile and stationary fishing approaches. The river permits bivouac and camping, allowing for extended fishing expeditions in this Occitanie waterway; please note that a Carte de Pêche (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 Tave 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 Tave. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Tave, 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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