FISHING

FLY FISHING

If you’re in to fly fishing you are in luck, because the Indre-et-Loire (our department) has quite a few spots, our nearest being Bréhémont. Read all about it here.

Although the Touraine isn't particularly known for its trout streams, traditionally, the start of the trout season opens the angling season, so it is a much anticipated moment. In fact, the area is crisscrossed by a good many small watercourses which shelter populations of wild trout, as well as being augmented by fishery stock. In order to take the pressure off the wild population the Fédération de Pêche d'Indre-et-Loire releases 1500kg of trout into the category 2 rivers.

Rivers and lakes are categorised into Category 1 (those fast flowing rivers where trout and salmon thrive) and Category 2 (slower, warmer waters where coarse fish dominate).

COARSE FISHING

This can be done on the banks of La Vienne, in Chinon. Technically, you need to be in possession of a fishing licence (carte de pêche); ask at La Carassin Doré - a tackle shop on the left bank and a good source of local intel - or you can buy one online.