River Le Var

About Le Var

Running through the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Le Var is a public river open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Chub, Barbel and Trout — carp in particular draw UK anglers to this stretch.

For UK carp anglers, night fishing on Le Var is allowed: Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (114km stretch). Regarding boats: Bank fishing only – shallow and fast-flowing in most sections.

Current Water Conditions

Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.

Fish Species in Le Var

Le Var holds carp, pike, perch, chub, barbel, trout. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What fish can I catch in Le Var?+
  The river holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Chub, Barbel, Trout.
• Is night fishing allowed on Le Var?+
  Night fishing on Le Var is permitted. Night carp permitted Apr–Oct on designated secteurs – verify with local AAPPMA (114km stretch).
• Are bivvies allowed on Le Var?+
  Bivvy restrictions apply on Le Var. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Var?+
  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.

River Fishing in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Alpes-Maritimes is home to numerous public fishing rivers and canals accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers rivers, canals and lakes across all Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.

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This section is part of the River Var (Le Var). View the full river guide for species, night fishing rules, all sections and more.

Nearby Rivers & Canals

Other public fishing rivers and canals near Le Var on PiscaMaps:

• Canal de la Siagne, Var
• Riou de l'Argentière, Var
• La Lane, Var
• La Siagne, Var
• Le Reyran, Var
• L'Endre, Var
• L'Artuby, Var
• Le Verdon, Var
• La Nartuby, Var
• La Florièye, Var
• La Giscle, Var
• L'Argens, Var