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Tavignano (Tavignanu)

Tavignano (Tavignanu) terrain map
Terrain map

Corsica's second-longest river flowing from high mountains to the east coast.

Species

A side-water session, not the main event

Low and clear — careful approach country. Long leader, small flies, slower casts.

75% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow
7°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
  • Temperature5528% weight
  • Flow6022% weight
  • Clarity9518% weight
  • Feeding Time4513% weight
  • Pressure807% weight
  • Prey Activity2912% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
7.4°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
6°C
Wind
W 4 km/h
Calm
Pressure
1012 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.1 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
7.7 mm
Light rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Good conditions. Clarity is favourable (95), Prey activity is weakest (29).
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
2
2
1
GrannomHatch
2
2
Evening SedgeHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Haute-Corse prefecture orders apply
  • Carte de pêche required
  • No-kill development active
  • Check latest conservation status.
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About this water

Corsica's second-longest river flowing from high mountains to the east coast. Mountain torrent character with endemic trout in technical pocket water. Steep, cascading sections with plunge pools. Small dry flies and nymphs effective. Spate character — best during or shortly after rainfall. Check local regulations.

  • Granite
Seasons & zones
  • Trout2nd Saturday of March → 3rd Sunday of September
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