The Scardon is a productive coarse fishing river in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, offering anglers excellent opportunities for carp, catfish, zander, pike, bream and perch across its accessible stretches. The river permits night fishing and allows boats, making it ideal for both traditional and mobile angling approaches, with bivouac and camping facilities available for extended sessions. A valid Carte de Pêche (annual fishing licence) from the local AAPPMA is required to fish this waterway, which combines good fish populations with the flexibility of multi-day fishing expeditions.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Scardon 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 Scardon. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Scardon, 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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