Trout, carnivorous fish, carp, whitefish and migratory fish are there for the catching. In fact, there are 20 varieties of fish swimming around in the Lot, plus American crabs (which must be killed on the spot) and the odd turtle lurking in moist prairies (the latter are fiercely protected).
The biggest fish caught (and their proud fishers) get a mention in the local press. One record-beating carp caught in the Lot weighed in at 138kg and measured 123 cm.
Trout fish along the stretch from the source of the Lot in Lozère down to the confluence with the River Dourdou. Seek out the elusive wild trout in the Lot's tributaries in the Cévennes, Aubrac and Cantal.
Hunt predatory fish in the reservoirs behind the dams along the Lot and its major tributaries, beginning at Castelnau-Lassouts. The River Truyère's two major reservoirs – Grandval and Sarrans – host zander and perch. Black bass and catfish thrive in the Castelnau-Lassouts reservoir and near Villeneuve-sur-Lot.
Fish for migrators on the section spanning the Lot's confluence with the Garonne up to the Temple-sur-Lot dam. According to the season, you'll find shad, lampreys, sea trout, eels and the odd salmon.
 Carp grow to astonishing proportions in the Castelnau-Lassouts reservoir in the Aveyron. The population of record-size carp (10-20kg) in the Lot reservoirs is one of the largest in France. The unwritten rule is to weigh the fish, photograph your trophy, then return it alive into the water.
Join in the trend for night fishing, when all you can see is the glimmer of moonlight on the rippling water's surface, and the sun-shy fish come up near the surface, ready for the catch. Or take your children for kids' fishing courses. Once they've got the basics, they'll be hooked.
Why not go on a fishing holiday in the Lot Valley? See below.
Find out all you need to know about fishing in the Lot and buying your compulsory fishing licence from The Fishing Federation.
Contact: The Fishing Federation
 The accommodation on the tranquil, vast and wooded Sarrans lake is novel - a floating gîte known as a Lacustra - which is cosy and comfortable, with floor to ceiling windows, and a sun terrace on top. If you love being surrounded by nature, have a spirit of adventure and don’t mind being somewhere different each night - this could be your sort of fishing holiday. You’ll enjoy the challenge of teasing pike, and will even at times take the helm of your Lacustra. The Sarrans lake (a dam on La Truyère River), is exceptionally well stocked with predator fish. It’s a fisherman’s paradise with zander, pike, perch and various other white fish. Your floating gîte (from which you can actually fish!) or one of the small fishing boats will get you to places you wouldn’t otherwise get to.
Available:
12 to 15 May 2006, and 09 to 12 June 2006.
Party size: minimum of 3 and
maximum of 7 persons (including Alain Traissac,
your expert fishing guide, who stays on board).
Price: for 3 persons (one Lacustra
boat only): 750 Euros per person (sharing). For
5-7 persons (two Lacustra boats): from 650 to
700 Euros per person.
Here’s what’s in store for you :
Day 1 - Friday: arrive at your
floating gîte around 6.30pm (at La Devèze
in the Commune de Paulhenc on the Barrage de Sarrans),
where you will be met by Alain Traissac
who’ll tell you all about your stay and
your Lacustra floating home.
Day 2 - Saturday: a day’s
fishing with Alain Traissac.
Day 3 - Sunday: a day’s
fishing with Alain Traissac.
Day 4 - Monday morning: a full
morning’s fishing; leave your Lacustra around
5.30pm.
The price
includes: your accommodation on a Lacustra
‘floating gîte’; breakfast,
lunch and dinner (including drinks) on board;
use of the smaller fishing boats; Alain Traissac’s
time and coaching over the 4 days.
The price does not include: travel,
fishing permit (you can buy it on site) and equipment
(can be hired); personal expenses.
For more information about fishing techniques, etc:
Alain Traissac 04 71 47 26 55
To
book and find out more:
Destination Cantal - Green France
Tel: 00 33 (0)4 71 63 85 15
Email: cantal@greenfrance.com
Website:
www.cantal-tour.com
 Designed to introduce you to or help you perfect your skills at lake fishing, under the skilful guidance of a fully qualified guide (or ghillie). The Castelnau-Lassouts lake is a fishing paradise. Depending on the time of year, you'll be fishing for predators, and improving your techniques at lure fishing and at some local techniques, too. Your guide will get you the necessary fishing permit.
Please note: your local guide does not speak English.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel at St-Géniez-d'Olt.
Prices
(2006): 3-days/2-nights half-board
-
plus a day's fishing: from 190€
per person (sharing double room)
-
plus a half-day's fishing: from
160€ per person (sharing double room)
- Fishing tackle is included, but not your permit (to be settled directly with your guide)
Availability:
from 01 April to 30 June, and 01 Sept to 02 Nov
2006.
Booking Reference: AYTPECH1
To book and find out more:
Loisirs Accueil Aveyron
Tel: 05 65 75 55 50
Email: sla.aveyron@wanadoo.fr
Web: www.reservation-aveyron.com
For details click here
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