Fishing in Provence

You do not normally think of Provence in connection with fishing, and yet it is possible to have tremendous days fishing here.

FISHING IN THE RIVER IN THE VAUCLUSE REGION, PROVENCE

One of the best trout rivers is La Sorgues, in the Vaucluse region, between Isle sur Sorues and Fontaine de Vaucluse. It is also one of the most beautiful rivers in France. The water gushes out of a deep fissure at Fontaine de Vaucluse. We do not know where the water comes from. Commandant Cousteau, puzzled by this mystery, tried to locate its underground source without success. Whereas the flow of the other rivers of the region is variable, La Sorgues is always at a constant level and temperature. These exceptional characteristics encourage the fish to grow quickly. It is not unusual to catch a 4 to 5 kg fish. Several trout of over 10kg have been caught between Fontaine de Vaucluse and Isle sur Sorgues.

20 kms of La Sorgues is classified as 1st category. You are fishing mainly for brown trout and grayling. You fish from the bank, or wade once the grayling season has opened.

You will need to check the opening and closing dates of the fishing season shown below for the fish in which you are interested.

The French Affair houses located 30-60 minutes from La Sorgues are: 301, 333, 341, 356

FISHING SEASONS ON LA SORGUES, PROVENCE

For all fresh water fishing you will need a fishing permit.

Fishing is allowed during the season from half an hour before dawn to half an hour after sunset.

Grayling
The grayling season on the La Sorgues is from 21st May to the 18th September inclusive.

Grayling under 30cms are to be returned to the river alive.

Trout
The trout season on the la Sorgues is from the 2nd April to 18th September inclusive.

Trout under 25cms are to be returned to the river alive. Please note that wading is not allowed until the grayling season has opened.