Just come across this. Hope the link works.
http://en.cartedepeche.fr/
It allows you to buy a permit online and in english
http://en.cartedepeche.fr/
It allows you to buy a permit online and in english
In reply to Post #1
Nice one thats handy, did not know you could do that
Nice one thats handy, did not know you could do that
In reply to Post #1
very useful Simon, thanks.
The number of times I've been to France and can't find a shop that is actually open!
very useful Simon, thanks.
The number of times I've been to France and can't find a shop that is actually open!
In reply to Post #4
Can anyone explain the significance of 1st and 2nd cat waters for the French licence.
Specifically looking at Upper Saone dept 70 in March.
All the literature is for game fishing, what can be fished for and when?
Can you fish for Carp/Cats at any time on any water?
Can anyone explain the significance of 1st and 2nd cat waters for the French licence.
Specifically looking at Upper Saone dept 70 in March.
All the literature is for game fishing, what can be fished for and when?
Can you fish for Carp/Cats at any time on any water?
In reply to Post #5
1ere Catégorie are generally fast flowing rivers, or lakes that contain predominantly Salmonids.
2ieme Catégorie slower flowing rivers and lakes that contain predominantly coarse fish.
There are very few 1ere Category waters that will hold much in the way of carp.
You can only fish at night for Carp (not Cats, although this may change in the future from I have been hearing) and then only in areas specifically designated as night fishing zones (parcours peche de nuit, often refered to as PDN's).
You will have to check out the Haute Soane Federations website for dates of opening,and night fishing zones etc...I tried to take a look for you, but the site seems to be offline at the moment.
1ere Catégorie are generally fast flowing rivers, or lakes that contain predominantly Salmonids.
2ieme Catégorie slower flowing rivers and lakes that contain predominantly coarse fish.
There are very few 1ere Category waters that will hold much in the way of carp.
You can only fish at night for Carp (not Cats, although this may change in the future from I have been hearing) and then only in areas specifically designated as night fishing zones (parcours peche de nuit, often refered to as PDN's).
You will have to check out the Haute Soane Federations website for dates of opening,and night fishing zones etc...I tried to take a look for you, but the site seems to be offline at the moment.
In reply to Post #6
Thanks Guy, why only carp fish at night and from what I can tell it is only on certain dates!
What about waters marked public, are these open for all fishing without restriction? Most of the Saone is is marked as public access waters apart from the areas near to the source.
PS, French federations appear to have more rules than Golf !
Thanks Guy, why only carp fish at night and from what I can tell it is only on certain dates!
What about waters marked public, are these open for all fishing without restriction? Most of the Saone is is marked as public access waters apart from the areas near to the source.
PS, French federations appear to have more rules than Golf !
In reply to Post #1
Thank you that link is much appreciated!
Thank you that link is much appreciated!
In reply to Post #7
Public waters just means that you have a right to access and fish them...on the carte de peche. The dates and size regulations depend on species and which department you are in. In my department night fishing is 24/7/365, but this is not the case elsewhere.
Only carp at night and theroetically only with vegetable based baits (boilies even if fishmeal based are considered as vegetable baits though). All night fishing was considered poaching previously and still is by some people, but with the growth of carp fishings popularity, night fishing zones were introduced to cater solely for the carp anglers.
Now that the catfishing is really taking off, some Federations are considering opening night fishing for them, although it a little more tricky to set up, as livebaiting, deadbaiting and lure fishing don't just target the cats. As Pike, Zander and Perch are very popular species over here and the quarry of predeliction for the majority of the members of the local AAPPMA's (most of their budgets go into restocking these species and trout) I can't see any form of fishing with baits that might take a few of their precious carnivores, being allowed at night.
Having discussed this at recent meetings of my local AAPPMA, I can't see it happening any time soon on our local waters. Personally I have been arguing for a fair crack of the whip for all anglers that wish to fish at night....as the current situation with carp only being allowed is the cause of some resentment from other anglers.
There are as you point out quite a few rules, but most of them are there for very good reasons, such to protect stocks during spawning etc.....Mind you having had a look at some the rules lists on the private carp lakes,
I would say that there are less restrictions on all but a very few, if any public waters.
Public waters just means that you have a right to access and fish them...on the carte de peche. The dates and size regulations depend on species and which department you are in. In my department night fishing is 24/7/365, but this is not the case elsewhere.
Only carp at night and theroetically only with vegetable based baits (boilies even if fishmeal based are considered as vegetable baits though). All night fishing was considered poaching previously and still is by some people, but with the growth of carp fishings popularity, night fishing zones were introduced to cater solely for the carp anglers.
Now that the catfishing is really taking off, some Federations are considering opening night fishing for them, although it a little more tricky to set up, as livebaiting, deadbaiting and lure fishing don't just target the cats. As Pike, Zander and Perch are very popular species over here and the quarry of predeliction for the majority of the members of the local AAPPMA's (most of their budgets go into restocking these species and trout) I can't see any form of fishing with baits that might take a few of their precious carnivores, being allowed at night.
Having discussed this at recent meetings of my local AAPPMA, I can't see it happening any time soon on our local waters. Personally I have been arguing for a fair crack of the whip for all anglers that wish to fish at night....as the current situation with carp only being allowed is the cause of some resentment from other anglers.
There are as you point out quite a few rules, but most of them are there for very good reasons, such to protect stocks during spawning etc.....Mind you having had a look at some the rules lists on the private carp lakes,
I would say that there are less restrictions on all but a very few, if any public waters.
is this the same licence you can use in belgum or is it a compete differant one,
In reply to Post #9
Thanks guy.
Now going for the Aisne, Oise, Somme area in March into April. Fished most of them before and some nice lakes in that area and a few new stretches to try.
Thanks guy.
Now going for the Aisne, Oise, Somme area in March into April. Fished most of them before and some nice lakes in that area and a few new stretches to try.
In reply to Post #4
Fished the Yonne last year, and bought a licence on line. Fairly easy to do, although making sure my licence covered the right area stretched me a bit. Definitely easier than buying one from the local tabac which I've done in the past.
Fished the Yonne last year, and bought a licence on line. Fairly easy to do, although making sure my licence covered the right area stretched me a bit. Definitely easier than buying one from the local tabac which I've done in the past.
In reply to Post #1
I am trying to put my address to register on the site but cannot find UK or England in the drop down box! any ideas?
I am trying to put my address to register on the site but cannot find UK or England in the drop down box! any ideas?
In reply to Post #4
As night fishing is a relatively new departure for most French federations., the rules often stipulate just carp.
But there is also a bait stipulation that excludes live baits.
However boilies & pellets are allowed and we all know haw most other speices, catfish, barbel, chub etc all like these.
We regularly fish for barbel at night with boilies and pellets.
cheers
Gareth
As night fishing is a relatively new departure for most French federations., the rules often stipulate just carp.
But there is also a bait stipulation that excludes live baits.
However boilies & pellets are allowed and we all know haw most other speices, catfish, barbel, chub etc all like these.
We regularly fish for barbel at night with boilies and pellets.
cheers
Gareth
In reply to Post #13
select Royaume-Uni from the list, means united kingdom, i was looking for ages as well.
select Royaume-Uni from the list, means united kingdom, i was looking for ages as well.