The Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, previously the Canal de la Marne à la Saône is a canal in the North-East of France connecting the towns of Vitry-le-François and Maxilly-sur-Saône.. It is a summit level canal of Freycinet gauge connecting the valleys of the Marne and the Saône rivers.It is the extension to the Saône of the former Canal de la Haute-Marne which it has incorporated. 224.191 kilometres long, it has 114 locks (71 on the Marne side and 43 on the Saône side) and two tunnels, Condes which is 275 metres long and the tunnel on the summit level between Balesmes-sur-Marne and Noidant-Chatenoy, 4820 metres long, which runs almost exactly underneath the source of the Marne. There are many areas to Night fish for Carp and there is some great fishing to be had. As with all French water rules can change at any time so please check on site or local tackle shop for latest rules.
Please note – When fishing any Public waters in France please have respect for the location and clear up any mess that you have made and do not damage banks / vegetation and no open fires, Catch and release all fish except Trout and Salmon that rules let you take and when fishing for Carp use appropriate fishing tackle with large landing net and unhooking mat. Fish stealing is a big problem from Public waters if you see anybody removing large fish like Carp please take note of the vehicle registration and report to authorities.
