Fishing in the Cantal
Photos: Rory Batho
Recommended Cantal Fishing Guides
Guillaume Vernet – Riom-es-Montagnes, Cantal
Cantal’s foremost fishing/tour guide. Specialises in trout and predator fishing, using both fly and spin techniques. Find out more
Recommended Cantal Accommodation
Logis Coquelicot – Riom-es-Montagnes, Cantal
Five-bedroom B&B perched on a hill overlooking Riom-es-Montagnes. Dutch hosts Carin and Franck speak perfect English and are used to welcoming fishermen. Find out more
Residence Hauteclair – Apchon, Cantal
A 4-bedroom B&B in the heart of the Cantal’s rolling countryside. Belgian proprieter Ady Pinckers speaks fluent English and frequently hosts fishermen. Find out more
Lac du Roussillou – Riom-es-Montagnes, Cantal
Five-acre lake bordered by 14 chalets available to rent by the night or week. The lake, which is fly-fishing only, is home to brown trout, rainbow trout and more. Find out more
More Info
Official Pays Gentiane fishing blog
Run by fishing guide, Guillaume Vernet, contains everything you need to know about fishing in the Pays Gentiane, Cantal – with handy English translations. Find out more
Cantal Fishing Federation
Comprehensive information on fishing in the Cantal – includes maps, photo galleries, video, information about permits and lists of fishing guides in the area. Find out more
Auvergne Tourism (official site)
The official website for tourism in the Auvergne – a great source of information for hotels, B&Bs, gites and campsites, along with info on activities in the area. Find out more
Carte de Peche website
A Carte de Peche (fishing permit) is required through France. They’re easily purchased in advance on this site – choose from weekly or annual options. Find out more