The Charente-Maritime is criss-crossed with slow-flowing, fairly deep rivers, stocked with a wide range of fish. Most fishing techniques may be used.
Discover the river fishing !
Fishing techniques
Line fishing is ideal for catching roach, bream and bleak, whatever your level. You can go shrimping with all the family in the sea marshes. Worm-baiting is the best way to catch eels. As for carp, pike-perch, pike, shad, mullet or barbells, they require the skill of more experienced fishermen.
Useful information
You need toknow the regulations to go freshwater fishing without any worries. There are various organisations who can provide you with information, as well as offering various programmes of events to discover new techniques for river fishing. And to start off gently, it is worth noting that there are various schools offering lessons for beginners or experienced anglers of all ages. So don’t wait any longer, go and fetch your rods and nets!
