L'Arc is a productive Provençal river offering excellent coarse fishing opportunities with strong populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch throughout its middle stretch. This versatile waterway accommodates diverse angling styles, with the flexibility to fish day or night, explore by boat, and establish comfortable bivouac or camping spots along the banks. A Carte de Peche (annual fishing licence obtained through the local AAPPMA federation) is required to fish L'Arc legally.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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L'Arc 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 L'Arc. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish L'Arc, 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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