La Charente-Maritime is an ideal place for lovers of fishing because of its long coastline and variety of fish species that can be found there. It is made up of sandbanks and seagrass beds along the’Charente estuary. Many people visit this region every year to try their hand at the activity of foot fishing in Charente-Maritime to try and catch crabs, and oysters and’other seafood.
You want to enjoy seafood of the season? Do you simply want to discover this sport? Stay at camping Royan will give you the opportunity to practice this activity from foot fishing in Charente-Maritime.
Find out all the techniques and tips you need for your foot fishing in Charente-Maritime, The best places to visit and the rules to follow.
Fishing on foot: how it works and tips to remember
Choose a low tide to start your outing foot fishing in Charente-Maritime. Equip yourself with’landing nets, of rakes and buckets and set off along the beach and rocks in search of hulls, clams, oysters, moulds, crabs And prawns. This fun activity can be enjoyed alone or with the whole family. It's a great way for children to dig in the sand and in the rocks. rocky foreshores in search of molluscs and shellfish. You and your family can explore the City of oysters in Marennes, a unique and friendly place dedicated to oyster culture.
The best tides for foot fishing in Charente-Maritime are those with the highest coefficients. This coefficient has been chosen to be around 100, or even higher.
Our advice
Read our advice on how to prepare for your foot fishing in Charente-Maritime :
- Find out about the state of health of your fishing place
- Note the tide times
- Beware of fog and thunderstorms
- Follow health warnings to avoid food poisoning
- Don't set off alone to an unknown destination and tell someone where you are going.
Rules on fishing on foot
La foot fishing in Charente-Maritime as a leisure activity is generally easy and inexpensive compared to other forms of cycling. It requires no special equipment or know-how. However, there are several rules to be respected (more info here) :
- Do not don't catch animals that are too young or too big. Give the species time to grow and reproduce. The maximum total weight per fisherman per output is 5 kg (all species combined).
- You should also know that sale of your fish products is prohibited. Also use tools non-destructive adapted to the species harvested.
- After turning the stones and algae, Make sure you put them back in place.
- Fishing is prohibited less than 25 metres from oyster beds, bouchots, fish locks, etc.
The best spots around camping Océan Vacances
The commune of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is ideal for outings foot fishing in Charente-Maritime from beautiful shores. We've selected the best spots for you, all within an hour's drive of your hotel. mobile home in Royan :
La Conche
This fine sandy beach at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne attracts keen holidaymakers of the foot fishing in Charente-Maritime. You can practise your passion on the right-hand side.
Vallières beach
You can practice foot fishing in Charente-Maritime in the southern zone at the rocky point.
Royan and the surrounding area
Le Royan's coastline offers some great spots to enjoy your favourite activity. There are plenty of foot fishing in Charente-Maritime are just 16 minutes (8.9 km) from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, via the D25. Discover over 100 kilometres of coastline.