Public Fishing in Bretagne, France

Fishing in Bretagne

Brittany's dramatic Atlantic coastline and inland bocage hide 150 public fishing venues. The region's rivers and reservoirs are well stocked with Pike, Perch and Carp, and the closeness to the ferry ports of Roscoff and St Malo makes it a natural first stop for UK visiting anglers.

Species found across Bretagne's public waters include Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. All venues require a valid Carte de Pêche and affiliation with the local AAPPMA.

Departments in Bretagne

Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many public fishing venues are there in Bretagne?+
  Bretagne has 150 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 4 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
• Is night fishing allowed in Bretagne?+
  26 venues in Bretagne permit night fishing. Rules vary by venue and department — always check the individual venue page and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
• What fish species can I catch in Bretagne?+
  Public waters in Bretagne hold Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. Species availability varies by venue and water type.
• Can I bivvy camp at fishing venues in Bretagne?+
  148 out of 150 venues in Bretagne permit bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Check each venue page for specific permissions.
• Do I need a fishing licence for Bretagne?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
• How do I find the best carp fishing in Bretagne?+
  Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Bretagne by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.

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