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Fishing spots in North Finistère

Written by Charlotte
18 nov. 2024
Fishing spots in North Finistère

Looking for a fishing spot in Finistère Nord? There's no shortage of it in this beautiful part of Brittany. During your stay in a Slow Village open-air hotel, take advantage of this emblematic coastal activity. Fishing on foot, one of the region's most famous ancestral practices, can be enjoyed by the whole family during a stay in the département. During your stay at Breizh Légendes by the sea, try your hand at this outdoor pastime, which combines low-tide strolls along the coastline with family fun!

 

The best fishing spots in North Finistère

Although you can fish on foot all year round, high tides are the best times to enjoy this activity. You can fish on the beach, in water holes or on rocks.

To guarantee a great experience, choose one of these 4 sites located near our open-air hotel nature by the sea :

Le Trez Hir 

With its large expanse of sand at low tide, this beach in Plougonvelin is a favorite with fishing enthusiasts. in North Finistère.

Batz Island  

Nestling on the northern coast of Brittany, the island is ideal for shore fishing. This spillway of the Bay of Morlaix is also home to a magnificent foreshore that can be explored on foot or by boat.

Le Crozon 

With its 120 km of coastline only a few kilometers from the campsite, the Crozon peninsula makes an excellent fishing spot in North Finistère.. Both novice and experienced anglers flock here to indulge in their favorite pastime.

What you can fish for

Wherever you go in North Finistère you choose, expect to catch these few species of shellfish:

Oysters

Oyster fishing presents a certain difficulty, namely that it can't be done all year round. What's more, the law imposes a minimum size on the oysters to be caught.

Knives 

The best way to bring the knife out of its hiding place and catch it easily is to pour salt into the hole.

Clams

Easily caught when the tide goes out, clams are often found in sandy areas close to the water. in sandy areas close to the water..

Hulls 

Cockle fishing can be done by hand, especially at low tide, and requires no special tools. no special tools.

Also, depending on the fishing spot in North Finistère of your choice, you can also catch shrimps, crabs under the rocks or mussels and periwinkles.

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