L'Allier is a productive river in the Auvergne region offering excellent opportunities for coarse and game fishing, with strong populations of carp, barbel, chub, pike, and zander alongside healthy brown trout stocks. Anglers can expect varied fishing across diverse habitats, with the flexibility to fish day and night and camp along the banks, making it ideal for extended fishing trips. A Carte de Peche (annual fishing licence obtained through the local AAPPMA federation) is required to fish this water.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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L'Allier holds carp, barbel, chub, brown trout, pike, zander. 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 L'Allier. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish L'Allier, 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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This section is part of the River Allier (L'Allier). View the full river guide for species, night fishing rules, all sections and more.
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