Fishing courses Pyrénées-Atlantiques

All equipment is provided, so all you need is your courage to bring home a superb fish... If you prefer to laze around, there are some great sea outings as far as the mouth of the Bidassoa or close to the coast, giving you a unique view of the royal city. Departure is from the Cabane de la Nivelle in the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. You'll discover the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the Flysch cliffs, the Abbadia estate, the Rochers des Deux Jumeaux, Biarritz and the Rocher de la Vierge, the lighthouse...

Fly fishing to the toc.

Inseparable from a stay in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Marie-Rose, a former port boat pilot, offers another way to discover the shale cliffs and perhaps an opportunity to approach the world of high seas fishing?

The Club Txingudi provides training in all forms of boating and introduces people to water sports. It has over 800 members spread across the anchorages of Txingudi Bay, with 2 sections: sea fishing, sailing and all water sports. Regattas, fishing competitions and nautical rallies are organized. It is also involved in training for all ages, and has its own clubhouse. An association to be supported by donations.

Christian Paris, a professional fishing guide traveled around the world to satisfy his passion. A passion that he proposes to send you, on site, on the edge of the Green, in his home or abroad. His cottage is at the heart of an exceptional hydroelectric network, within a radius of less than 15 kilometres, where flows from 1 ^st category rivers (one hundred kilometres) as prestigious as the Gave, Aspe, D, Le Season, the Lourdios, with a beautiful density of fario trout. Learning of fly fishing techniques. Possibility abroad, from the end of the fishing season in France, especially in Austria, in high-quality hotels, in September or October.

Founded in 1956, SWOT (French Federation of Fishermen at Sea) is dedicated to the promotion and animation (teaching, competitions…) of sport fishing at sea, recreational fishing at sea and casting. The good idea: go to the federation website to carefully consult the charter of commitments and objectives of eco-responsible recreational fishing signed in April 2010 at the Grenelle sea Grenelle. So you will know all about the need for better management of fisheries resources, legislation and penalties that do not respect it. You're warned!

With 7,000 km of waterways, including almost 5,000 km of first category fishing grounds, Béarn is a paradise for all fish lovers! The Fédération de Pêche des Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a driving force behind the preservation of aquatic resources and the promotion of responsible fishing. Its conservation, education and awareness-raising efforts help to preserve aquatic ecosystems while helping fishing enthusiasts to enjoy their hobby. Protecting nature for the benefit of future generations.

A passionate river angler, Glenn, who is Irish by birth and Basque at heart, has been a fishing instructor-guide in the Basque Country since 2012. He has developed his skills and knowledge of different techniques, which has given him an in-depth understanding of fish behaviour over the seasons. Trained as a hydrobiologist, his playground is the Nive valley (1,300 km of swimmable stretch), the Lauhribar with its tropical vegetation that makes fishing a bit acrobatic, the Nives de Béhérobie, d'Arnéguy, des Aldudes and so on.

Any loan from Pau, with two possible entries, in Laroin, on foot, through the spectacular footbridge or in Pau Lescar, behind Carrefour, this superb site, in full nature, after long years of ambitious restructuring is ready. A restaurant, chalets and this fishing centre… another world you discover, far from the nuisance of the city so close. A new generation paradise that is highly appreciated by sports fishermen who have 70 ha of water on 2 lakes, making this place, the largest fishing centre in France fly. The choice is 3 proposals. The reservoir flies: Several options for this first 15 ha fly fishing tank, high quality water, populated with salmonids from 3 to 4 pounds, water, boat or float tube. From May to mid-October, fishing for sturgeon and carp will be of interest to fishers, of course, as well as summer fisheries. On the big lake it will be the carp fishing kingdom from March to December: large carp, sturgeon, wells, leurres fishing (perch and gros pike), November to March on 35 ha in no-kill. All year fishing at the beginning and English. A beautiful structure that also offers cottages to stay.

In the village of Susmiou located at 3 km from Navarrenx, Hervé Baltar is a qualified fishing instructor-guide. He will allow you to discover the modern techniques for the fishing of salmonids: trout fario with the fly and the natural baits, Atlantic salmon and shad. This specialist of the Béarn gaves adapts his teaching to your level and to the water conditions to give you a maximum of chance to touch fish. You will discover the rivers and especially the Gave d'Oloron. This fishing guide has a lake where you can train all year round.

Christian Paris, a professional fishing guide traveled around the world to satisfy his passion. A passion that he proposes to send you, on site, on the edge of the Green, in his home or abroad. His cottage is at the heart of an exceptional hydroelectric network, within a radius of less than 15 kilometres, where flows from 1 st category rivers (one hundred kilometres) as prestigious as the Gave, Aspe, D, Le Season, the Lourdios, with a beautiful density of fario trout. Learning of fly fishing techniques. Possibility abroad, from the end of the fishing season in France, especially in Austria, in high-quality hotels, in September or October.

From Oloron in the direction of the Somport. Before Urdos, take the road behind the Électrique electric plant. Then direction Quartier district, to the Maison house (parking). Take the wide trail of the car park and lead to the bergerie. A bridge crosses the torrent: continue until the hut of Larrecq, procession the torrent and climb towards the collar, then descend towards the lake. In all, 3 hours of hiking. With an area of 3 ha, very shallow, this lake lends itself to fly practice. Possibility to sleep at the refuge or bivouac.

Specialized in seaside fishing, we find it everywhere, at the boat show, at the sea festival, at the France-Spain fishing competition, at the Bidassoa challenge and even at the qualifying fishing competition for the French championship.

In the series of gaves, rivers, torrents and streams... the Gave du Saison, the central axis of the Soule, 54 kilometres and 400 kilometres with its tributaries, from the Gave de Larrau and the Gave de Sainte-Engrâce, presents the most beautiful fishing course! Classified in 1st category, this river lends itself to all types of fishing, but mainly to fly fishing or fishing with the toc; the trout are very "biting" from April, wild, called fario! (Specific cartography available at the Tourist Office of Soule de Tardets).

The Nivelle, a European river of 39 km, crosses the Spanish territory and then, in its great majority, the French territory on the communes of Ainhoa, Sare, Ciboure and flows into the bay of St-Jean-de-Luz. Totally classified in 1st category and Index River by the ICES (International Council for the Exploitation of the Sea) and blue axis by the SDAGE (Master plan of Development and Management of Water). We fish the fario trout, present on the Nivelle and in its tributaries (more than 90 streams). Here, 10/100th or 12/100th line leaders are de rigueur.

Whether you're an intrepid beginner or a seasoned angler, whether you're on your own, with your family or in a group, we're here to help you discover the world of fishing. In the enchanting setting of Sare, one of France's most beautiful villages, Guillaume, a qualified instructor and fishing guide, invites you to explore the pleasures of fishing for Basque trout, which are 100% wild, in rivers. Varied waterways such as the Nivelle, Nive and lakes, as well as the exceptional Spanish rivers nearby, provide a vast playground for this wonderful experience.