Fishing Holidays in France

If you are looking forward to adding awesome angling on top of a vacation, France is the place to go. There are over 83 species you can catch in the freshwater lakes including salmonids, cyprinids, predators, anadromous, and catadromous fish.

The Top Fishing Destinations In France

The following places are just perfect for fishing according to veteran French fishermen.

1. Lac de Saint-Cassien

   Sometime back, people visited for night fishing only; today, Lac de Saint-Cassien is among the most-talked-about destinations for freshwater fishing holidays in France. Located in the South East of the country, the lake contains over 10,000 carp fish in about 1.5 miles. Though a haven for giant carp, anglers still catch pike, salmon, and trout.

2. Etang de Mont, Auvergne

   If you love comfort during fishing, you will love the relaxing bungalow tents in Etang de Mont for the perfect view over the waters. Basic amenities like toilets are in pristine conditions. From the biggest to the smallest carp fish, catch them at the bottom of the lake in their search for invertebrates. Falling under cyprinids species, carp fishes differ significantly in size and make up the biggest percentage of freshwater fish in France.

3. Arcachon Bay

   The Atlantic bay is situated on the south-western coast, covering 93.2 miles. A few islands in the Bassin add on to the sublime environment of posh seaside villas and magnificent pink skies during sunrise. It is popular for sea bass, oysters, Bluefin tuna and sea bream. You might be lucky to catch a predator such as perch, catfish, pike, and zander of black bass. These are an important part of the food chain, coming at the top since they feed on other fish. When you are done fishing, bike along the bay, go kitesurfing, or hire a charter boat.

4. Alder Lake, Nouzerines

   Enjoy carp fishing holidays in France at Alder, a popular site in green fields with peaceful ambience for angling. Have the pleasure of hauling a mammoth 50lb mirror carp. This is the right spot for drive-and-survive fishing trips. The green scenery offers great settings for camping vacations. Also meet the European eel, a snake-like catadromous fish that measures up to 1.5 metres long. They are important food sources and are captured with basket traps in many French rivers.

5. Lac de Villedon

   Experienced anglers make the most of angling holidays at Lac de Villedon. The stunning lake stretches over 100 acres in 1.4 miles. Some of the best carps swim here and there is plenty of 70 and 60 lb to fish. Catch trout and salmon in the Atlantic salmon rivers of France. These whitewater species, referred to as salmonids, are arguably the most desirable by sport fishermen.

Fishing Holidays in France: frequently asked questions

Fishing Holidays in France: what's the average price for a holiday apartment?

Holiday homes cost around £23 in France per night.

Can I find holiday accommodation for Fishing Holidays in France that's suitable for a family or large group?

When plannin a trip for a big family it's useful to know that average Apartment rental in France can fit in 5 people and may cost around £181 per night.

What types of holiday homes are available for Fishing Holidays in France?

Best types of holiday home for Fishing Holidays in France are House rentals and Apartment rental.