Capital
Paris
Region
Europe
Sub-region
Western Europe
Currency
EUR (€)
The phrase "Fly Fishing"
Pêche à la mouche
With a diverse range of landscapes, countless rivers, and a strong angling culture, France is a dream destination for fly fishing enthusiasts at all skill levels. From the pristine mountain streams of the Pyrenees and the Alps to the serene rivers of Normandy and Brittany, this country offers an extraordinary variety of fishing opportunities, species, and picturesque locations.
In the Jura Mountains of eastern France, the River Doubs is famous for its "Zebra Trout," a unique and strikingly beautiful brown trout subspecies with a distinct black and white striped pattern.
Curated locations, both guided and non-guided:
A stunning small stream with brown trout for the lower aftma classes
Stream
Brown Trout
Serenity and trout between the cows
Stream
Brown Trout
Sea Trout
A river with a wide variety of water in a majestic landscape
River
Brown Trout
Chub
Grayling
A beautiful river with many different spots to fish
River
Brown Trout
Grayling
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Saltwater
For fishing in saltwater in France you do not need a license.
Freshwater
For freshwater fishing you need to purchase a license from cartedepeche.fr. There are a few options: day permit (about €18), holiday permit (valid for one week, about €34) or a yearly permit (about €105). There are also licenses for women (€30 for a year), child/teenagers and under 12s.
When you buy a permit you need to choose an association. Choose the one closest to where you go fishing, but note that the permit is for waters across the country, not just the waters of the association you choose.
All permits are valid for first and second category water.
First category water
These are the rivers in which a population of salmonids dominates: trout, Arctic char, fountain salmon, salmon, sea trout. This type of river is commonly called "trout river". Fishing is subject to special regulations, with opening and closing dates. The size and number of fish that can be kept varies from region to region.
Second category water
In a second category river, the population consists mainly of white fish, carp and predators: pike, pike perch, perch, catfish, black bass. Water is often of a lower quality than the first category. Fishing in the second category is allowed all year round, with the exception of pike and pike perch, which have an opening and closing date (different from that of trout).
These are the guides in France that can help you exlore new waters and learn new skills.
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