Le Lignon is an Ardèche river in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities for carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch across its 35km stretch. The waterway is particularly appealing to night anglers and those seeking flexible camping arrangements, with boats permitted for exploring different fishing zones and bivouacking allowed along the banks. A Carte de Peche annual licence, obtainable through the local AAPPMA (Association Agréée pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique), is required to fish this productive river valley corridor.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Lignon 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 Lignon. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Lignon, 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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