Rivers are king around Baume-les-Dames!
The Doubs: a navigable river popular for pike, zander, perch and catfish fishing, as well as for night carp fishing. Open all year round. Reciprocal river.
Fishing pontoon "Les Gravières" in Baume-les-Dames equipped for people with reduced mobility. Access : rue des Grottes in Baume-les-Dames.
The Ognon: a wild river with vegetation on its banks, the Ognon has a special character. It is often used for boat fishing. You can fish for white fish, carp, pike, perch and zander. Reciprocal river.
The Cusancin: first category river, known for the fario trout and grayling. Course from Cusance to Baume-les-Dames (12 km). Open from mid-March to mid-September. Non-reciprocal river: an option must be paid for.
More information here: https://www.ot-paysbaumois.fr/assets/files/R%C3%A9glementation%20Cusancin%202023.pdf
Etangs de Rigney : 2 ponds in the village of Rigney where you can fish for pike, zander, carp, etc... Non-reciprocal: an option must be paid for in addition. More information on the association's website: www.123siteweb.fr/Peche-a-Rigney
Fishing permits for a day, a week or a year are on sale at the Tourist Office (except for the inter-federal card) or on www.cartedepeche.fr.
Fishing tackle on sale at the "Activité Chasse Pêche 25" shop, Faubourg d'Anroz in Baume les Dames, in the "Fishing" section of the Bricomarché and in the "Fishing" section of the SUPER U supermarket in Baume-les-Dames.
For more information on the rules and the courses, you can consult the website of the Doubs Fishing Federation www.federation-peche-doubs.org