Canal de la Vieille Autise

As a canal in Pays de la Loire, France, Canal de la Vieille Autise fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Canal de la Vieille Autise pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

46.3380, -0.7260 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Pays de la Loire

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Pays de la Loire. Conditions at Canal de la Vieille Autise may vary.

Northern pikeCommon carpEuropean perchMirror carpLargemouth bassWels catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

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

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Pays de la Loire.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Canal de la Vieille Autise, make sure your licence covers Pays de la Loire, 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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