Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · Public River
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes River No night fishing
About L'Eau Noire
L'Eau Noire is a public river in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, accessible to anglers under the French public fishing system. The river holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Grayling, Bullhead and Chub.
Fishing on L'Eau Noire is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: No motorised boats; wading and bank fishing only..
Current Water Conditions
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Department
Ain
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
River
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
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L'Eau Noire holds brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling, bullhead, chub.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish L'Eau Noire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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The river holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Grayling, Bullhead, Chub.
Is night fishing allowed on L'Eau Noire?+
Night fishing on L'Eau Noire is not permitted. Night fishing is prohibited on L'Eau Noire to protect trout populations. Plan as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed on L'Eau Noire?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply on L'Eau Noire. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed on L'Eau Noire?+
Boat use is restricted. No motorised boats; wading and bank fishing only.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish L'Eau Noire?+
Yes — a valid Carte de Pêche is required, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA covering this stretch. Annual, weekly and daily licences are available.
Planning a Trip to L'Eau Noire
To fish L'Eau Noire, 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.
