River Le Fournel

About Le Fournel

Le Fournel is a scenic Provençal river in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence offering excellent opportunities for trout, chub, bullhead, and dace fishing across its 10km stretch. The waterway is distinguished by its permissive regulations allowing night fishing, boat access, and bivouac camping, making it ideal for dedicated anglers seeking extended fishing expeditions. A Carte de Pêche annual licence obtained through the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, which wind through the Alpine foothills between the coordinates 43.41°N, 6.59°E and 43.36°N, 6.70°E.

Current Water Conditions

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

Fish Species in Le Fournel

Le Fournel holds trout, chub, bullhead, dace.

A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Le Fournel. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What fish can I catch in Le Fournel?+
  The river holds Trout, Chub, Bullhead, Dace.
• Is night fishing allowed on Le Fournel?+
  Night fishing on Le Fournel is not permitted. Night fishing is not permitted on this alpine stream in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Plan as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
• Are bivvies allowed on Le Fournel?+
  Bivvy camping restrictions apply on Le Fournel. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
• Are boats allowed on Le Fournel?+
  Boat use is restricted. No boats allowed; fly fishing and wading only.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Fournel?+
  Yes — a valid Carte de Pêche is required, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA covering this stretch. Annual, weekly and daily licences are available.

Planning a Trip to Le Fournel

To fish Le Fournel, 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.

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is home to numerous public fishing rivers and canals. Browse all venues in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Nearby Rivers & Canals

Other public fishing rivers and canals near Le Fournel on PiscaMaps:

• La Gaillarde, Var
• Le Préconil, Var
• Le Reyran, Var
• L'Endre, Var
• La Giscle, Var
• La Nartuby, Var
• Ruisseau des Neuf Riaux, Var
• Le Riou Blanc, Var
• La Camandre, Var
• Florieye, Var
• L'Aille, Var
• Riou de l'Argentière, Var