L'Ouvèze in Ardèche is a versatile river stretch offering excellent opportunities for coarse fishing, with healthy populations of carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch throughout the season. This scenic waterway allows anglers the flexibility of night fishing and permits bivouac camping, making it ideal for extended fishing trips in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. A valid Carte de Peche (annual fishing licence obtained through the local AAPPMA federation) is required to fish these waters, and boats are permitted to access the full stretch between the marked coordinates.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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L'Ouvèze 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'Ouvèze. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish L'Ouvèze, 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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