Fishing on the Dordogne River
FISHING PERMITS
Remember to check the fishing seasons for the fish in which you are interested and don't forget to buy a fishing permit or 'Carte de Pêche'.
Rivers and ponds in France are divided into 1st and 2nd Category (1er et 2eme Categorie) waters. The principal distinction is that on 1st Category
waters you need to have an extra stamp on your permit, mainly in order to fish for trout and the other salmonides. This distinction is
rendered irrelevant by the holiday fishing permit (Carte de Pêche de Vacances), which covers all types of fish and both categories of water.
Rivers are patrolled by gendarmes and by guardians de pêche to ensure that anglers have one.
The Carte de Pêche de Vacances covers you for 15 consecutive days and currently costs about 28 euros and can be used between 1st June and 30th November.
After 30th November and before 1st June an annual fishing permit is obligatory. Permits are usually sold in nearby cafes, bars, the local post office and, of course, in tackle shops.
FISHING GUIDES AND SEASONS
Most rivers lakes and ponds in France are open to the public provided that they have a fishing permit. Water is divided into two categories
and 1st and 2nd and fishing seasons for the different species vary from department to department and vary depending on the category of water.
For all fresh water fishing you will need a fishing permit. In order to save you time I can obtain your fishing permit for you when you make your booking at La Pierre Plantee.
