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Fishing Holidays in France

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You'll find reviews, reader's stories, the latest fishing holiday ideas, tips and information. For tour operators, services and other French holiday-related companies, try our Holiday Directory. If you have any article suggestions, have a story to review or contribute, or some useful tips on fishing in France, get in touch.

WARNING!

Buy a license! You can't just turn up at your destination in France and start fishing. Buy a temporary tourist's 'Permit de Peche' from the local tabac. You will need a passport photo, and to decide whether you want to fish in all rivers (including smaller streams), or just the larger ones.

Gone fishing in France!

Welcome to the FrenchEntrée Fishing in France pages. Here you will find some real live stories and tips from those who have enjoyed fishing break in France.

Carp fishing holidays in the Dordogne

Carp and Cats LakeLooking for a holiday that satisfies your passion for angling but offers something for the family too? Then look no further. Our beautiful 3 acre lake nestling in 10 acres of French woodland is the perfect location... more...

Fishing in the Tarn

Enjoy a fishing holiday in south west France Fly fishingThe river Tarn, from the latin 'Tarnis' signifying both 'rapid' and 'walled in' separates the Narbonnais and Aquitaine basins. On the Tarn you can hope to catch Carp, Perch, Cat Fish, Roach and Bleak.more...

Spear and Harpoon Fishing in France

A different perspective for French fishing Arcachon spear fishing schoolSpear and harpoon fishing take some practice, but the rewards are immense. Imagine swimming amongst the corals and ethereal sea creatures in the clear waters of the Med; just you, the sea, the other-worldy sounds, and the fish. More about french spear fishing...

River & Lake Fishing in the Creuse, Limousin

An Anglers personal experience. River Creuse, CrozantIt was interesting to read Edward Priestley’s article about fishing in the Limousin. It is always good to get another perspective and information on different waters. He is certainly right in saying that there are so many un-fished waters in the region. river & lake fishing...

Riverside B&B in Finistere

The Old Salt House – Luxury B&B Old Salt HouseSituated on the Nantes-Brest canal in Port Launay, Chateaulin, Finistere, and built over 300 years ago, The Old Salt House is nestled on the banks of the river L'Aulne with outstanding and uninterrupted views over the countryside.... more...

A Fishy Story: Trout fishing in Charente

Tony with trout Together with two good friends, Paul and Jess, I decided to go and fish La Mordorée, an old quarry now totally transformed into a magnificent stillwater trout fishery in the heart of the Charente, just 30 mins drive from us....
fishing in the Charente...

Fishing & Angling in Brittany

One sport, one hundred techniques Fishing boat, BrittanyBrittany is truly the region for fishing: fleets of trawlers with richly painted hulls, lively rivers running by lush green banks, charming fishermen's houses set in small fishing ports. fishing in Brittany...

Limousin Fishing - An Overview

An Overview of some of the regions best allround fishing spots Lac at Saint-PardouxLa Gartempe is large and deep with very strong currents. It is full of different species of fish and trout can still be found. La Gartempe is constantly looked after and cleaned. more on Limousin fishing...

Big Carp Fishing in the River Lot

A couple of memorable nights at Arcambal Bob SpinksBob Spinks is a keen fisherman and had heard the rumours about big carp in the river Lot. Last summer, with son Michael, he decided to try it out for himself and found more excitement than either of them had bargained for. fishing in the Lot...

Boating Holidays in Burgundy

Boating Holidays in France with Le BoatCruise the beautiful Canal du Nivernais onboard one of Le Boat’s luxurious cruisers - Book online today



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