Le Melda is a productive freshwater river in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering diverse fishing opportunities for carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch across its scenic stretch between Auxerre and the surrounding countryside. Anglers appreciate the flexibility of night fishing and the ability to navigate the river by boat, with comfortable bivouac and camping facilities available for extended trips. A valid Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters, which reward patient anglers with strong populations of both predatory and coarse fish 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 Melda 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 Melda. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Melda, 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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