What fish can I catch in Le Bavet?

The river holds Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream, Perch.

Are bivvies allowed on Le Bavet?

Bivvy restrictions apply on Le Bavet. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.

Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Bavet?

Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA.

River Le Bavet, Loir-et-Cher, France

Name: Le Bavet
Address: Loir-et-Cher, FR

Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire River Night fishing Boats allowed

About Le Bavet

Running through the Loir-et-Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, Le Bavet is a public river open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream and Perch — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.

For UK carp anglers, night fishing on Le Bavet is allowed: Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (48km stretch). Regarding boats: Check local rules – motorised navigation varies by section.

Current Water Conditions

Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.

Department

Loir-et-Cher

Region

Centre-Val de Loire

Water Type

River

Night Fishing

Permitted

Boats

Allowed

Fish Species in Le Bavet

Le Bavet holds carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, perch. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch in Le Bavet?+

The river holds Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream, Perch.
Is night fishing allowed on Le Bavet?+

Night fishing on Le Bavet is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (48km stretch).
Are bivvies allowed on Le Bavet?+

Bivvy restrictions apply on Le Bavet. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Bavet?+

Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA.
Are boats allowed on Le Bavet?+

Check local rules – motorised navigation varies by section

River Fishing in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire

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