Le Général is a productive river in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream and perch throughout its stretch. Anglers can enjoy diverse fishing experiences including night sessions, with the flexibility of boat access and camping facilities along the banks, making extended fishing trips feasible. A Carte de Pêche obtained from the local AAPPMA is required to fish this water, which flows through characteristic Breton countryside offering both stillwater and flowing sections ideal for multiple angling 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 Général 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 Général. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Général, 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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