Le Riou is a productive Provençal stream in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence offering excellent opportunities for brown trout and rainbow trout anglers, with healthy populations of barbel and chub in its lower sections. This waterway is characterized by varied habitat ranging from faster-flowing stretches to deeper pools, providing diverse fishing experiences across its course from the upper reaches near Sisteron toward the eastern lowlands. Night fishing is permitted, and the river welcomes boats and camping, making it ideal for extended fishing trips—remember that a Carte de Pêche (annual licence obtainable through your local AAPPMA) is required to fish this water.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Riou holds brown trout, rainbow trout, chub, barbel, eel.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Le Riou. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Riou, 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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