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Night Carp Fishing in Bouches-du-Rhône
Venues sourced from the prefectural decree in force.
- venues
- 5
- rivers and canals
- 2
- public lakes
- 3
- private waters
- 0
The essentials in 20 seconds
Night carp fishing is legal in Bouches-du-Rhône on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Vegetable baits and boilies only, catch-and-release is mandatory. Geocarp lists 5 verified night venues in this department, with maps, access details and angler reports — in English.
Verified venues
Venues sourced from the current prefectural decree; private estates follow their operator's rules.
Night fishing rules — Bouches-du-Rhône
Always check the departmental fishing federation's official list before your session.
Frequently asked questions
Is night carp fishing legal in Bouches-du-Rhône, France?
Yes, on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Geocarp lists these venues with maps, access details and angler reports.
Do I need a French fishing licence?
Yes. A valid French fishing licence (carte de pêche) is mandatory and can be bought online at cartedepeche.fr. Some venues require an additional night carp option from the local angling club (AAPPMA).
What baits are allowed at night in France?
Vegetable baits and boilies only. Any carp caught at night must be released immediately — keeping or transporting carp at night is prohibited by French law (decree 2004-599).
Can you fish for carp at night on the Durance in the Bouches-du-Rhône?
Yes — on the natural bed of the Durance (lots C1–C11, left bank, Bouches-du-Rhône side) under a cross-prefectural derogation in force. Lots C1–C10 are open every night; the downstream C11 lot (towards Rognonas and the Rhône confluence) is limited to Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Plant-based baits only, no moving carp at night, and several no-fishing reserves apply (notably near the Cadarache dam, the Bonpas dam and the Callet weir).
In the Bouches-du-Rhône, night carp fishing centres on the Durance — its natural bed (lots C1–C11, left bank) is open at night under a cross-prefectural derogation in force — and on the lower Rhône along the department's western edge. Rules differ by reach: every night on the upstream lots (C1–C10, from the Cadarache dam down to the Rognonas bridge), weekends only on the downstream C11 lot near the Durance–Rhône confluence. Only plant-based baits are allowed and carp may not be moved at night, so check the current order and the no-fishing reserves before planning a session.