Les Hiès is a productive freshwater river in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch. The river permits night fishing and boat access, making it ideal for versatile angling strategies across its navigable stretches between the marked coordinates. Anglers should note that a Carte de Pêche (annual fishing licence) issued by the local AAPPMA is required to fish this waterway, and the river accommodates bivouacking and camping for extended fishing trips.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Les Hiès 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 Les Hiès. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Les Hiès, 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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