The Vieille Boutonne is a charming Charente-Maritime river in Nouvelle-Aquitaine that offers excellent coarse fishing opportunities for carp, pike, perch, roach, and bream across its gently flowing stretch. Anglers will appreciate the flexibility this waterway provides, with night fishing permitted and the ability to bring boats and set up bivouac camps, making it ideal for extended fishing expeditions in a peaceful rural setting. A Carte de Pêche annual licence obtained through the local AAPPMA is required to fish these waters.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Vieille Boutonne holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream. 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 Vieille Boutonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Vieille Boutonne, 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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