Where to fish in Ardèche ?

If you like fishing, the Ardèche is your home!

With so many streams, lakes and rivers, this is a region renowned for its fishy waters. While camping in the Ardeche, take your fishing rod out to catch some great fish. Recreational fishing, fly fishing, bait fishing, rod fishing, canoeing, No Kill courses, night carp trails, etc. are all opportunities that the Ardèche offers to fishing enthusiasts. You will find mainly trout, but you can catch all kinds of fish: carp, pike-perch and other carnivores...Fishing spots in ArdècheFilled with trout, pike, but also white-legged crayfish, the waters of Ardèche offer infinite pleasures, if you like to fish in the middle of nature. The rivers of the Ardèche have a considerable wealth of fish. Its waterways extend over 5,000 km, of which 3,500 km are classified as 1st category for fish. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fisherman, whether you enjoy active fishing in the streams or a less dynamic version in the calm waters of the lakes, come and practice your favorite hobby in the Ardèche. This department has several fishing spots to satisfy you. Between fishing with a toc, a fly or a minnow you will be able to test your know-how and meet all the fish species of the Ardèche: trout, gudgeon, pike, perch, carp, etc. Here is a list of rivers and water bodies favorable to fishing in the department of Ardeche: Rivers: The Ardeche in clear water, the Rhone, the Duzon in Saint-Sylvestre, the Ormèze in Colombier-le-Jeune, the Beaume in Valgorge, the Lignon in Jaujac, the Langougnole in Issanlas, the Chassezac in Les SalellesLakes: the lake of Vert in Vernosc-les-Annonay and the lake of IssarlèsWater plan and basin: basin of Piérelles in Mauves, water plan of Rieu in Rochemaure, water plan of Turzon in Saint-Georges-les-Bains)If you are learning fly fishing, Ruoms and Vallon pont d'Arc are ideal spots to perfect your technique.Fishing for carnivorous fish in the ArdècheTo fish for carnivorous fish in the Ardèche, go along the Rhône river to the Drôme. You can find pike perch up to two meters long. The mouths of the Mialan and the Eyrieux are also good spots for pike. The river Ardèche is home to white fish, pike and perch. On more than 150 hectares in the east, carnivore fishermen can settle on about twenty bodies of water, or go to the west, in the Chassezac valley. The places that produce a lot of carnivores are the pond of Lanas near Aubenas, the one of Darbres and the lake of Ternay.Carp fishing in ArdecheIf your favorite fish are carp, you will have to land along the 250 km of the Rhône river bank. At this place, the size of the carps is sometimes very impressive. However, you must be prepared to face the power of the wind. The current of the river is also very strong, but the liveliness of the carp will only excite you. At the confluence of the Ardeche and the Chassezac, the carp also develop considerably. You can also fish in the lake of Vert in Vernosc-les-Annonay, the Pierrelles lake in Mauves, the south lake of Cruas and the lake of Turzon in Saint-Georges les Bains.

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The Ardèche is an exceptional territory for fishing. More than 3,500 kilometers of waterways are classified as first category. You will find more than 400 hectares of water bodies which offer a beautiful diversity of courses in the heart of grandiose landscapes still preserved, with a high density of fish. Wondering where to fish in the Ardèche? Discover our 5 spots to try in this article!
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Trout fishing in the Ardèche and the fishing routes

Fishing in Ardeche, practical information.

If you like to fish salmonids, like trout, the Ardèche is the ideal place for you! Indeed, the department has a dozen water bodies of first category piscicultural. The river Ardèche is a tributary of the Rhône, which flows into it once it reaches the Gard, at Pont-Saint-Esprit. For those who are used to trout fishing, the Ardeche is undoubtedly the most emblematic river of the South of France.
Rivers with fishing courses in Ardeche :
The Lignon, right tributary of the ArdecheTheVolaneTheDrobieTheBeaume

Carp fishing in the Ardèche and its waters

Map of waterways - Fédération de Pêche de l'Ardèche (07)

If you prefer to fish for carp, let yourself be tempted by the 250 kilometers along the Rhone. You will be impressed by the size of some of the fish you can catch. However, be prepared to face strong winds. Indeed, the fishing conditions are not always easy, between the strong winds and the current of the river, but the fighting spirit of the fishes will satisfy the enthusiasts.
Second category water points to fish carp in Ardèche:

Carp course

Fishing for carnivores in the Ardèche

For the carnivorous fishing amateurs, we advise you to follow the Rhône river to the Drôme. According to the regulars, you will easily find pike perch and catfish of more than two meters regularly. Also, the Ardèche river is home to numerous fish such as pike and perch. Finally, on more than 150 hectares in the east, carnivorous fishers can settle on about twenty bodies of water, or go to the west, in the valley of Chassezac.
Some second category fishing spots for carnivorous fish:
Thepond of Lanas, near AubenasThepond of DarbresThelake of Ternay, which also proposes a no kill course

Useful information for fishing in the Ardèche

Before going fishing in the Ardèche, make sure you are familiar with the fishing regulations in force in the Ardèche and get a fish map before you leave. You can find all the practical information you need to prepare your fishing trip on the website of the Ardèche fishing federation.
You can also find the list of fishing guides which lists several experienced professionals to accompany you to the best fishing areas in the Ardèche.