Street fishing is a trend that emerged in France almost 20 years ago!
Street sishing obviously means fishing in urban environments, but not only in "concrete".
Street fishing is a philosophy in its own right and is not confined to a single technique or species.
A variety of street fishing spots
France's many towns and cities, built on waterways, are ideal for street fishing in more or less urban environments. There is a wide variety of courses, from tidal rivers to small streams and lakes... This offers a wide range of fishing possibilities throughout the seasons.
Perch, chub, asp and even zander remain the emblematic species of street fishing, but you'll discover on this tour of France that an incredible number of species can be caught in town. From trout and catfish to ide melanote, black-bass, barbel and bluegill!
Tour de France of hotspots for street fishing
Here's a roundup of cities where street fishing is enjoyable, as much for the quality of the fishing as for the environment and heritage.
You'll discover or rediscover the emblematic spots and towns that have been the scene of numerous competitions, as well as more confidential locations, and there's sure to be a good spot near you.
You'll find a description of the course and its particularities, the species to target, the hotspots to focus on and our advice, the best fishing periods and techniques to optimize your chances.
We'll also describe the equipment we feel is best suited to targeting the species present, so that you're not caught unprepared and have the right combo the day you set out to tackle a new spot.
There's plenty to do in France, and the routes and species of fish to target are many and varied.
We will do our best to be as exhaustive as possible on the regulations, but we also invite you to consult the websites of the various departmental federations to keep up to date with the regulations and changes to certain routes (reserves, no-kill...).
