The Lys is a productive northern French river flowing through Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, offering excellent coarse fishing opportunities for carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream, and perch across its 50+ km stretch. Anglers appreciate this waterway's accessibility for night fishing and boat use, with the added convenience of bivouac and camping facilities along the banks for extended fishing trips. A Carte de Pêche annual licence from the local AAPPMA is required to fish the Lys, which rewards prepared anglers with diverse species and varied habitat conditions throughout its course.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Lys 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 Lys. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lys, 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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