Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire · France · Public River
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire River Night fishing Boats allowed
About Le Petit Don
Running through the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire, Le Petit Don is a public river open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream and Perch — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing on Le Petit Don is allowed: Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (20km stretch). Regarding boats: Check local rules – motorised navigation varies by section.
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Department
Loire-Atlantique
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
River
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
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The river holds Carp, Catfish, Zander, Pike, Bream, Perch.
Is night fishing allowed on Le Petit Don?+
Night fishing on Le Petit Don is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (20km stretch).
Are bivvies allowed on Le Petit Don?+
Bivvy restrictions apply on Le Petit Don. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Petit Don?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA.
Are boats allowed on Le Petit Don?+
Check local rules – motorised navigation varies by section
River Fishing in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Loire-Atlantique is home to numerous public fishing rivers and canals accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers rivers, canals and lakes across all Pays de la Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
