Fishing territory

• Let's keep
• Bream
• bleak
• Stud
• Tenches
• hornbeam

• Pikes
• Zanders
• Perches
• Black bass
• Catfish

The eel looks like a snake but it is nevertheless indeed a fish whose the flesh is edible and very tasty. It is a species of fish belonging to the Anguillidae family. The eel population is decreasing in Europe for several years. Moreover, very strict rules have been put in place for several years for the conservation of the species with, for example the ban on fishing for glass eels (the baby eel). It is a highly sought-after and extremely expensive delicacy, often subject to poaching. The Parc du Marais Poitevin has set up the “Migratory Fish” program in order to conserve this emblematic species. Fishing for eel is therefore possible but subject to respecting several rules which you can find on the website www.peche-en-deux-sevres.com.

Fishing for American crayfish Marais Poitevin is an activity that can be practiced, but which is regulated. Indeed, the American crayfish, also called Louisiana crayfish, is an invasive species which was introduced to Europe in the 1960s. This species has harmful consequences on the ecosystem, because it can cause significant damage to banks and aquatic plants, as well as local fauna.

However, it is possible to fish for American crayfish in the Marais Poitevin, but under certain conditions. Crayfish caught must be destroyed immediately, as it is It is forbidden to release them into the wild. Learn about crayfish fishing in clicking here.

We find in our waterways freshwater crustaceans including crayfish. She fishes on the scales, sort of large mesh landing net, in which we put bait, then we place the latter at the bottom of the water; you just have to be patient...

Lure fishing is a fishing technique where an artificial lure is used to imitate the behavior of prey and attract fish. This method is popular for predator fishing such as pike, black bass and zander. Lures can come in different shapes, sizes and colors.

Fly fishing is a fishing technique that uses an artificial fly to imitate the insects that fish eat. It is popular for trout and salmon fishing. Flies can come in many different sizes, shapes and colors, and are often made by hand. This fishing is a real spectacle to contemplate because the fisherman makes continuous movements back and forth with his rod unlike other fishing methods where discretion is the key word.

Earthworms wrapped around cotton thread to create bait which eels are fond of. The fisherman plunges his line to the bottom of the water and watches the eel which will not resist this delicacy!
This typical fishing from the Marais Poitevin was practiced at nightfall. Since the management plan established by Europe in 2007 to safeguard the species, night fishing is no longer permitted. However, vermée fishing can still be done during authorized fishing times.