Information about fishing in the area

The area around La Péruse (Charente, France) offers wonderful fishing spots—both in rivers and on privately managed sites. Below is a list of some good fishing spots nearby:

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🎣 Best fishing spots near La Péruse

1. The Charente River

The Charente is perfect for predator and whitefish:

• Between Jarnac and Angoulême, you'll find riparian zones where you can fish for pike, perch, zander, black bass, carp, and catfish. Access is easy via locks and banks—e.g., Saintes, Chaniers, Bussac-sur-Charente, Brives-sur-Charente.

2. La Touvre • A clear tributary of the Charente, perfect for pike in a richly vegetated environment.

3. Plan d’Eau de Vindelle (near Angoulême) • A 4.5-hectare waterway suitable for carp, pike, catfish, zander, and trout. No-kill fishing practices are encouraged.

4. Fregeneuil (near Angoulême) • Man-made fishing water (4.5 ha), known primarily for carp, but also rich in predatory fish such as pike and perch.

5. La Camoche (on the Touvre River) • A 1,300-meter dedicated course for salmon trout, using barbless hooks; all techniques except from a boat are permitted.

6. Nearby Ponds (such as Domaine de Jarlat & Le Pré de la Colle) • Domaine de Jarlat near Saint-Mathieu (approximately 26 km away): three ponds in the heart of the forest, ideal for carp anglers. • Le Pré de la Colle (Saint-Junien) (approximately 22km away): equipped for traditional VIS-VIS fishing, accessible and user-rated.

ℹ️ License & Regulations

• A fishing permit (Carte de Pêche) is required for polders, lakes, and rivers. Day, week, or annual passes are available. You can obtain these from:

• Local AAPPMA fishing associations

• Tourist Offices (e.g., Pressignac)

• Decathlon stores.

• Reciprocity: Choose a fishing association that is a member of the inter-federation network for wider access.

• Opening Times & Seasons: Most fishing areas are accessible from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Night fishing is only permitted at pre-arranged locations or with a permit (such as night carp fishing).

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