Fishing in France.

Fishing in France has grown more popular over the past few years.
No matter your age or skill level, there are all kinds of fishing--from the banks of small streams to the deep Caribbean to a lake in the Massif Central. Fishing is peaceful and goes with the rhythm of the water, the seasons and the weather. It can be done alone, with family members or friends and always with the respect of nature and the environment. One should always release the fish that are endangered or too small.

Course Fishing
France has many waterways and lakes and is great place to go for a fishing holiday. Natural lakes are outnumbered by man made lakes of which there are literally hundreds. Carp fishing is very popular in France, it is almost impossible to pick up an angling magazine without seeing pictures and articles about massive French Carp.
It is fair to assume that most if not all of the French lakes hold carp, but it is not necessarily the case that they will all be huge or that the biggest lakes will hold the biggest fish. It depends on the stock density and the natural food available

Sea Fishing
Sea fishing off the Atlantic coast is excellent and you do not need a licence Catch bass, conger and skate around the La Rochelle area. Further down the coast in the Landes department of Aquitaine you can go boat fishing for Tuna or surf cast for sea bream or bass.

Fly fishing
There are no public trout or salmon fishing waters to speak of in France apart from canals or navigable rivers but these also contain other fish such as Pike. You will find that the fishing rights to all decent trout or salmon streams, rivers or lakes are owned by individuals or groups. This means that as well as buying a fishing license, you must pay the owners for a permit to fish. Information can usually be found at the local tourist office.

Carp & Coarse Fishing Holidays
Carp & Coarse Fishing Holidays specialise in Big Carp, Big Catfish and superb Coarse Fishing in France. Our
extensive brochure holds the key to some of the best Carp fishing in France incorporating venues for both
the discerning bivvy carp angler and for those who wish for more comfort whilst fishing. In response to direct
feedback from our regular carp anglers we have sought and found exclusive family venues which have first
class bank side accommodation matched with carp and catfish stockings to rival top specimen carp venues!
As well as our premier family carp venues, we have also increased our range of exclusive carp waters for
the bivvy angler offering you and your party access to your own private water with unspoiled tranquil
surroundings

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