Le Gouessant is a productive Breton river in Côtes-d'Armor offering diverse fishing opportunities for carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch across its scenic stretch from Plouagat to Languedias. The waterway is well-suited to both day and night anglers, with the added flexibility of boat access and bivouac camping permitted along its banks, making it ideal for extended fishing trips. A Carte de Peche annual licence via the local AAPPMA is required to fish this waterway, which flows through classic Norman-Breton countryside and provides good populations of both coarse and predatory species.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Gouessant 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 Gouessant. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Gouessant, 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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