Le Guignon in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a productive French river offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing, particularly for carp, catfish, zander, and pike among its diverse species. The river welcomes anglers with night fishing privileges and allows boats, creating a flexible fishing experience across its stretch from Guérigny towards Fourchambault. An annual Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, where the combination of permitted bivouac and camping facilities makes it ideal for extended fishing expeditions in this charming inland region.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Guignon 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 Guignon. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Guignon, 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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