Fishing territory

• Let's keep
• Breams
• Carassins
• Tanches
• Carp

• Pikelets
• Pike-perch
• Poles
• Black bass
• Catfish

Eels look like snakes but it's really a fish that you can't miss. The flesh is edible and very tasty. This is a species of fish belonging to the Anguillidae family. The eel population is declining in Europe for several years now. Moreover, very strict rules have been put in place for the conservation of the species with, for example a ban on fishing for glass eels (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" programme to conserve this emblematic species. Eel fishing is therefore possible, but subject to compliance with a number of rules which you can find on the Deux-Sèvres Fishing Federation

Fishing for American crayfish in the Poitevin Marshes is an activity that can be but which is regulated. In fact, the American crayfish, also known as the Louisiana crayfish, is a very rare species. an invasive species which was introduced to Europe in the 1960s. This species has harmful effects on the ecosystembecause it can cause significant damage to banks and aquatic plants, as well as to local wildlife.

However, it is possible to fish for American crayfish in the Marais Poitevin, but only under certain conditions. Crayfish that are caught must be destroyed immediately, because it is forbidden to release them into the wild.

Our waterways contain freshwater crustaceans, including crayfish. It can be caught on the scales, a kind of large-mesh landing netin which we put baitand then place it at the bottom of the water; all you have to do is be patient...

Lure fishing is a fishing technique where an artificial lure is used to imitate the behaviour of prey and attract fish. This method is popular for carnivorous fishing such as pike, black bass and zander. Lures come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.

Fly fishing is a fishing technique using an artificial fly to imitate the insects that fish eat. It is popular for trout and salmon fishing. Flies come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours, and are often handmade. This fishing is a real spectacle to behold as the angler makes continuous back and forth movements with his rod, unlike other fishing methods where discretion is the key word.

Earthworms wrapped around cotton thread to create bait which eels love. The fisherman sinks his line to the bottom of the water and watches for an eel. Eels won't be able to resist this tasty treat!
This typical fishing in the Marais Poitevin at dusk. Since the management plan set up by Europe in 2007 to safeguard the species, there has been no sign of any change, night fishing is no longer permitted. However, vermee fishing can still be carried out during authorised fishing times.