The Petite Ill is a productive tributary in the Bas-Rhin region of Grand Est, offering excellent opportunities for trout, grayling, and coarse species like barbel and pike along its meandering course through northern Alsace. Anglers will appreciate the diverse fishing experience, with the flexibility of night fishing and the option to explore the river by boat or establish a base camp for extended sessions. Access to this waterway requires a valid Carte de Pêche obtained through the local AAPPMA, and the stretch between Haguenau and Drusenheim provides particularly rewarding habitat for both salmonids and predatory species.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Petite Ill holds trout, grayling, chub, dace, barbel, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of this stretch — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Petite Ill. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Petite 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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