L'Ill is a productive river flowing through the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est, offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing with strong populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch. The river's character combines meandering sections with deeper pools ideal for night fishing, and anglers can enjoy the flexibility of bivouacking and using boats to access prime fishing spots along the stretch. A Carte de Pêche (annual fishing licence obtainable through the local AAPPMA federation) is required to fish this water.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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L'Ill 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 L'Ill. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish L'Ill, 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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