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« On part pêcher en Haute-Loire ! » Le Lignon et ses Affluents- AAPPMA TENCE

1. River fishing Le Lignon, a key part of the Haut-Lignon's fish heritage

With 200 km of river for nature vacations, Le Lignon in Haute-Loire is the 1st tributary of the Loire. It crosses our territory from its source at the foot of the Mézenc to the Lavalette dam. The banks of the Lignon are classified as a Natura 200 zone. This classification recognizes Le Lignon as a particularly remarkable natural heritage in Europe, due to the habitats and rare species it still shelters.

4 species are protected here:

Pearl mussel
European beaver
European otter
White-clawed crayfish.

The Lignon is accessible via a number of fishing trails that run alongside the river. And don’t forget the Lignon gorges between Tence and Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. Between waterfalls and eddies, the waters of the Lignon are sometimes slow, sometimes turbulent… you’ll be in osmosis with nature.

2. Lake fishing

With its 2 large mountain lakes, the Haut-Lignon is the spot for the most seasoned anglers and for carnivore fishing. Lac de Lavalette is classified as a 2nd category lake and a large inland mountain lake. Pike, pike-perch and perch can be caught all year round.

The best thing about it: approaching fish from a boat

3. Pond fishing

You’re a beginner and river fishing is something for the future? Then try pond fishing. With its two fishing ponds, Haut-Lignon is a real playground for memorable fishing moments! Two sites will delight anglers.

The leisure fishing pond from Bathelane to Tence

Just 1 km from the village of Tence, the Bathelane lake is a small paradise, perfect for learning while having fun, a relaxing site in the heart of nature. Families will find a picnic area and sheltered tables in case of rain. Many species live in the pond: rainbow trout, minnows, gudgeon, crayfish. So grab your rods!

Fishing at Bathelane pond

The ponds Des Moulins du Bouchat

This fishing site is remarkable for its location at the foot of the Lizieux river and its natural environment. 3 fly-fishing ponds on this private site. You can fish by the day, and we lend you equipment and bait! Ideal for families. The ponds are famous for fly-fishing, and many sporting competitions are held here.

Fishing at Moulins du Bouchat

4. Put on your boots For crayfish fishing

Child’s play!

In the Lignon, but also in the Mazeaux and Joux streams, at the Bathelane lake and the Planche de Lavalette, our rivers offer a great playground for the occasional angler.

Crayfish fishing is a way of combining business with pleasure: these crustaceans, classified as pests, are disconcertingly easy to catch and delicious to eat.

Practice

You’ll need a scale and a fishing license.

Adults 13€ to 15€/day on the river, 11€/day on the Bathelane lake (Thursdays)
Children under 12: 7€ for the whole river season.

5. Stay in accommodation Fishing industry label

Fishing is a spirit, a way of life close to nature, so for your fishing holiday in the Haut-Lignon, here’s our selection of accommodation close to the river!

Respirando “fishing” accommodation means :

Proximity to a river or lake.
Information on fishing, as well as a list of nearby fishing guides and tackle and bait retailers.
A fishing licence issued on arrival.
Access to a watering hole and a refrigerator for storing your catch.
Suitable meal times or breakfasts (on request).

All about Fishing in the Haut-Lignon

I don't want to fish in the river. Where can I fish?
There’s no shortage of streams to tease the trout!
Less frequented, real fishing awaits you on the many streams such as Les Mazeaux, le Mousse, le Joux, le Japinard, le ruisseau des Blondes, la Brossette, le Trifoulou and la Sérigoule.
What fish can I catch?
Thanks to the remarkable quality of the water, as inall Haute-Loire rivers, the wild Atlantic trout lives here naturally.
You’ll also see :
- minnows,
- gudgeon,
- rainbow trout,
- sculpin,
- white-footed crayfish
- grayling
- cristivomers
Where can I get my fishing licence?
Fishing cards are compulsory in the Haut-Lignon region. It can be obtained from the tourist offices in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence, or on the Internet, by choosing the fishing company you wish to join via the Carte de Pêche website.
2 fishing societies on the Haut-Lignon :
- A.A.P.P.M.M. Tence Montfaucon: for fishing in Tence, Le Mas de Tence, Chenereilles and Saint Jeures.
With the Haute-Loire fishing card, there is reciprocity with the Club Halieutique Interdépartemental, i.e. 37 départements. Reciprocity is offered to you if you are a holder of a weekly card, a minor’s card (12/18 years), a discovery card (-12 years) or a woman’s discovery card!
- La Truite du Lignon for fishing in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and Le Mazet-St-Voy.
The La truite du Lignon fishing card is non-reciprocal, allowing you to fish in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, le Mazet-St-Voy, Fay-sur-Lignon and Chaudeyrolles on the Mezenc massif.

No eels under rock When you come to us

When you come to Haut-Lignon, there’s nothing to hide. Here’s a list of all the good reasons to come. There’s only one thing left to do: set sail.

All the world’s volcanoes

Family hike past the Pierre Levée near the Lizieux massif

Top easy hikes

Sunset and family aperitif at the summit of Pic du Lizieux (1388m altitude)

In the family

Seen from the summit of Pic du Lizieux (1388m altitude)

I come during the day

Lake Lavalette

All our tops