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The route
Verdun is a small town on the banks of the Meuse. Better known for the battles of the First World War than for its fishing, Verdun is a very picturesque and pleasant place to visit. Which is why it has banned magnet fishing...
In the city center, the Meuse flows slowly under the Porte Chaussée.
Downstream of the Chaussée bridge, the Meuse widens. One bank is accessible, the other very wild. Upstream, the Meuse is divided into branches, interspersed with weirs and locks for river traffic.
Not far from the town center, a leisure park and former gravel pit offer a rather wild setting not far from residential areas.
Hot spot
The Sainte Vanne and Saint Airy canals are full of fish. The biotope, quite wild, allows fishing in the city on areas full of trees, roots, and water lilies ...
The area directly downstream of the Meuse Canal weir also concentrates a large number of fish.
Under the Chaussée bridge or at the end of the Saint Airy canal, there are also some nice perch and chub to lure, but beware of snags in the crowded bottom.
Special features
Sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, the course sometimes requires precise fishing under the rod, and sometimes you have to shoot over 50 metres... Bring a wide range of weights and Texan hooks to fish all areas effectively.
Dominant species
- Poles
- Sheepsheads
- Pikelets
Suitable techniques and lures to use
Downstream of Verdun, drop shots allow you to fish far away without getting hooked too often. Upstream, micro jigs and small Texan rigs are effective in areas that are often very crowded.
There are numerous boulders near the sills or under the causeway bridge. The gravel pit at the leisure park is home to many pike and some fine perch.
Tips for success
Evening strikes are ideal for stalking perch, which often hunt on sunny days. Large chub are receptive to micro jigs moving very slowly over the bottom. A few nice pike may succumb, but watch out for the cut!
