La Guenelle

Running through Grand Est, France, La Guenelle is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at La Guenelle hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

48.8400, 4.4615 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Grand Est

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Grand Est. Conditions at La Guenelle may vary.

Northern pikeEuropean perchMirror carpCommon carpEuropean chubWels catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

• For Mirror carp

  Pre-baiting your chosen swim for several days prior to fishing can significantly increase your chances of success when targeting mirror carp.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Grand Est.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing La Guenelle, make sure your licence covers Grand Est, France and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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