Le Bâtard in Haute-Saône is a productive lowland river offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing, particularly for carp, catfish, zander, and pike among its healthy populations. Anglers will appreciate the river's accessibility with boats allowed and the option for night fishing and bivouac, making extended fishing trips feasible along its gentle stretch through the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. A Carte de Pêche (annual licence obtained through the local AAPPMA) is required to fish this waterway, which presents varied habitat suitable for both conventional and specimen-hunting techniques.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Bâtard 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 Le Bâtard. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Bâtard, 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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