Réglementation de la pêche en France

Permis de pêche :

• saltwater-recreational — résidents No paid licence for recreational sea fishing. From 2026, anglers aged 16+ must register every 12 months and declare daily catches of sensitive species (e.g. European seabass) via the EU RecFishing app. Minimum sizes, gear and zone/season restrictions apply., non-résidents Same RecFishing registration and reporting obligations apply to non-residents fishing recreationally in French waters.
• freshwater-recreational — résidents Inland/freshwater fishing requires a "carte de pêche" from a local AAPPMA angling association (national network at cartedepeche.fr)., non-résidents Non-residents need the same "carte de pêche" (annual, holiday or daily options available).

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. French recreational fishing rules are set nationally and by EU regulations (including seabass measures and Mediterranean minimum sizes), and vary by area and season. Always verify with the Ministère de la Mer at mer.gouv.fr before fishing.