An exceptional natural setting
The World Fly Fishing Championship will take place over five days of competition. No fewer than 30 national teams will be competing for the coveted title. In an exceptional natural setting, some 230 competitors and instructors will be competing in the departments of Ariège, Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales.
After a previous edition in Slovakia, France hosts the 43rd edition of the world championship. The event is organized by the FFPS (Fédération Française de Pêche Sportive), and the French team will be challenging for the title.
A special edition
This 43rd edition will be a special one, as it will take place in different sectors and biotopes. There will be three sectors on rivers (the Aude, the Vicdessos and the Têt). And two sectors on mountain lakes (Carlit massif and Camporells massif) where a selection of several lakes has been made. Access to these lakes, situated at altitudes of over 2200m, requires a high level of physical fitness, and this will be an important consideration for all competitors aiming for the podium this year. What's more, all the selected sectors are under heritage management. This means that stocking or releasing fish is strictly forbidden, so the 230 competitors will have to measure themselves against wild fish.
The official event village is located in the commune of Font-Romeu, along with 3 relay villages in the more distant competition areas of Tarascon/Ariège (on the Vicdessos), Prades (on the Têt) and Quillan (on the Aude). These villages will welcome the many spectators, curious onlookers and tourists alike. Numerous events will be organized for the general public, including conferences on the environment, fishing activities, gourmet markets and visits to remarkable sites.
World fly fishing championship program
- Saturday June 22: Official opening ceremony and parade.
- Sunday June 23: Briefing for managers and captains, draw for competition sectors.
- Monday June 24 to Friday June 28: Daily competition sessions in each selected sector.
- Saturday June 29: Proclamation of results and official closing ceremony.
- Sunday June 30: Team departures.
Come and cheer on our fly fishers.
