Fly Fishing in
France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Capital

Paris

Region

Europe

Sub-region

Western Europe

Currency

EUR (โ‚ฌ)

The phrase "Fly Fishing"

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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.


Did you know?

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.

Where to go fly fishing in France

Curated locations, both guided and non-guided:

La Loue River

A beautiful river with many different spots to fish

Brown Trout

Grayling

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Species to fly fish for in France

Asp

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Salmon

Barbel

Bream

Brown Trout

Chub

Common Carp

European Flounder

Garfish

Grayling

Haddock

Ide

Perch

Pike

Pike-perch

Pollack

Rainbow Trout

Roach

Rudd

Sea bass

Sea Trout

Tench

Twaid shad

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Guides, workshops and more in France

These are the organizations that can help you exlore new waters while learning a thing or two.

Thierry Millot

Guiding

Workshops

Yves Faillenet

Guiding

Workshops

Fly tying

Made in River - Glenn Delporte

Guiding

Workshops

Globe Truiteur

Guiding

Country trips

Yoann Esquis

Guiding

Workshops

Daniel Souchet

Guiding

Workshops

Fly tying

Les Sens de la Riviรจre

Guiding

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ The Netherlands

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