With a large network of rivers, Conflent is a corner of paradise for those who are passionate about fishing or nature. Amidst the sumptuous landscape and benefitting from a clement climate, there is water everywhere, abundant with fish. Here, wild trout reigns.
Practical information and the environment
The crystal clear water, silvery water falls, rivers and mountain lakes offer everyone, beginner or expert, a variety of fishing experiences: fly-fishing, line fishing, bait fishing, angling, fishing with worms...
The lake at Prades, and the Vinça dam, lend themselves to beginners or family fishing while the more serious fisherman may prefer to fish in the river. There are some catch and release areas, and other areas of the region which combine sport, nature and leisure.
Pratical side
Annual Fishing Card: interfederal, adults, discovery for women, 12 to 18 years old, under 12. Possibility of weekly or daily cards. You can obtain it on www.cartedepeche.fr or at the following resellers:
- France Rurale à Prades : 04 68 96 40 18
- Mondovélo à Prades : 04 68 06 41 83
- Tabac Presse à Marquixanes : 04 68 05 23 93
- La presse à Vinça : 04 68 96 18 70
- Mairie et camping à Fontpédrouse : 04 68 97 05 15
- Centre piscicole à Sahorre : 04 68 05 55 73
For waterways containing salmonides, fishing is open from Saturday, March the 9th of March until the 15th of September 2024.
Vinça Dam and Vinça’s Lac des Escoumes : all the year
Prades' lake : saturday, sunday, wenesday and public holidays, from the 12nd of march till the 18th of september.
Mountain lakes of Nohèdes and Evol, fishing is open from the 4th of May to the 6th of October, every day
Information
Fédération départementale des Pyrénées Orientales pour la pêche et la protection des milieux aquatiques (Departmental Federation for the Eastern Pyrenees for Fishing and Protection of Water Areas)
Route Départementale
66170 MILLAS
Tel. 00 33 (0)4 68 66 88 38
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