Le Trait is a productive waterway in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch. Anglers benefit from flexible regulations including permitted night fishing, boat access, and the ability to bivouac or camp along the stretch, making it ideal for extended fishing trips in this tranquil region. A Carte de Pêche (annual licence obtained through your local AAPPMA) is required to fish these waters.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Trait 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 Trait. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Trait, 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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