Le Grand Hers is a productive lowland river in the Aude department of Occitanie, flowing through diverse terrain with excellent populations of carp, catfish, zander, and pike that offer varied angling opportunities. The river welcomes night fishing, boats, and bivouacking, making it ideal for extended fishing trips and adventurous anglers seeking multi-day expeditions. A Carte de Pêche annual licence from the local AAPPMA is required to fish this waterway, which provides consistent sport with strong bream and perch populations alongside its more prized 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 Grand Hers 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 Grand Hers. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Grand Hers, 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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