Fishing opportunities along the way.

[LakeMcD]

Does anyone have any experience fishing along the Le Puy route? I have a very light tenkara fly rod that I am considering taking this summer if there are opportunities to wet a line along the way.

 

[grayland]

I think the first research should be into the fishing laws in France along the path you are taking.
Most countries have some very strongly enforced laws.

Having said that.....there are some really inviting rivers and streams along the Le Puy route!

 

[Koidream]

You mean fishing like this?

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/camino-photos/enjoy-life.1802/

 

[Stroller]

I have fished for trout and coarse fish, roach and catfish in several parts of France and you can often get holiday permits valid for a week or more for specified waters. The other option is to join a local fishing club which can then give you rights to all waters in France as a form of reciprocal agreement exists there. But do some research on the web.

 

[Tincatinker]

I once asked an elderly angler busy on the Lot whether it was necessary to have a permit to fish. His reply was "certainement!". I then asked him where I could obtain a permit. "Je ne sais pas." was his cheerful reply.

 

[Kitsambler]

https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/france/lifestyle/sports-leisure/fishing

http://en.cartedepeche.fr/ChoixAssociation/3/52-liste-des-cartes.htm

Places to start your research

 

[Kanga]

@Koidream what stunning photos.

 

[Koidream]

@Koidream what stunning photos.

You should see the camino pictures in my head

 

[LakeMcD]

Thank you everyone, looks like I have a bit more research ahead of me. Does anyone know what section of the way are more streams and rivers? First third, middle third, etc....

 

[HaraldS]

Does anyone know what section of the way are more streams and rivers? First third, middle third, etc....

I would say the middle third. Namely the rivers Lot, the Celé if you take the variant, the Tarn, the Garonne and the Adour.

 

[Davey Boyd]

I spent a lovely afternoon with a young French guy fishing Lake Bousquetara just past Le Baradieu just before Condom. He was from Northern France and said it was his favorite fishing spot in France. Worth checking out.

Davey

 

[Thornley]

First third

Up until Moissac
The Lot commences around St Come
Have a great time and enjoy your catch in Espallion where you will get some.
I smile reminiscing as the anglers had the protected species in their top pockets
nd please don't ask me what type or whether they should or should not have taken same
Beside the fair on the way in Lake Mcd

 

[TMcA]

Your rod is not the right one for the salmon that are found near Navarrenx. The fishermen I talked with there were using spey rods. The salmon were running there in late April.

In general I would suggest querying the local or regional Bureau de Tourisme anywhere you find you might want to fish.

I saw many rivers and streams that looked like they would hold fish along much of the Le Puy route. I saw few fishermen, however.

Good luck.

Tom

 

[Thornley]

Your rod is not the right one for the salmon that are found near Navarrenx. The fishermen I talked with there were using spey rods. The salmon were running there in late April.

In general I would suggest querying the local or regional Bureau de Tourisme anywhere you find you might want to fish.

I saw many rivers and streams that looked like they would hold fish along much of the Le Puy route. I saw few fishermen, however.

Good luck.

Tom

Every time I saw you Tom you were having cray fish
Keep well , to you and yours have a safe and well travelled 2018,
D