Le Vieux Cher is a charming secondary channel of the Cher River in Indre-et-Loire, flowing through the scenic Centre-Val de Loire region and offering anglers a peaceful fishing experience for carp, pike, zander, and bream amid rural French countryside. The waterway permits night fishing and allows bivouac camping, making it ideal for extended fishing trips, with boats permitted for accessing diverse fishing spots along its meandering course. A Carte de Pêche annual licence, obtainable through your local AAPPMA, is required to fish these waters legally.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Le Vieux Cher 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 Vieux Cher. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Le Vieux Cher, 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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