La Vimeuse is a productive French river in Pas-de-Calais offering excellent coarse fishing opportunities for carp, zander, pike, and bream in the scenic Hauts-de-France region. Anglers can enjoy versatile fishing experiences with night sessions permitted, and the river accommodates boats and bivouac camping for extended trips along its gentle stretches. A Carte de Pêche annual licence issued by the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, which reward both traditional and modern angling techniques in this often overlooked Norman waterway.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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La Vimeuse 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 Vimeuse. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Vimeuse, 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.
Pas-de-Calais is home to numerous public fishing rivers and canals. Browse all venues in Pas-de-Calais or explore all of Hauts-de-France.
This section is part of the River Meuse (La Meuse). View the full river guide for species, night fishing rules, all sections and more.
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