Whether you're a professional angler or a fishing novice, you'll find your ideal nature spot at the water's edge among our selection of the region's most beautiful lakes and rivers. To prolong the pleasure, try our recommended lakeside and riverside addresses for a totally fishing-friendly holiday where even the children can have a go, at one of our fishing spots suitable for families.
The Jura Mountains are packed with lovely rivers that each have their own specific characteristics. Here you'll find a selection of the region's best river-fishing spots.
What a joy it is to venture out onto the lake on a boat, armed with fishing rods, bait and smiles all round! Alternatively, you can find a peaceful little spot on the banks of the lake and cast your line from there.
Not just any boat, a non-polluting one! To preserve the peace and quiet as well as the habitat, the use of combustion engines is forbidden on these lakes. Only electric engines are authorised (local by-laws).
Early-morning fishing on Saint-Point lake
Nantua lake
Fishing on Chalain lake
Fishing from a boat on Bonlieu lake
Fishing can be enjoyed with respect for the fish!
No-kill fishing practices have become increasingly popular over the last few years. It offers a way of enjoying fishing as a "sport" rather than a source of food, since the caught fish are released in the best possible conditions to continue living in their natural habitat.
The rivers of the Jura Mountains have more and more of these no-kill trails that attract fishing enthusiasts concerned about respecting the wildlife.
Want to try fishing in the Jura Mountains? There are plenty of guides who organise one-day and weekend fishing experiences for novices who are keen to learn the basics at one of the region's fishing spots.
Although easy to reach, the fishing spots in the Jura Mountains are protected by various rules and regulations aimed at preserving the natural environment. It is important to observe fishing permit rules and the access terms for each spot during your excursions, and to be mindful of your surroundings.
Here you'll find all the necessary information about fishing passes, as well as the rules and regulations for each French department. Remember to also check by-laws relating to access to the region's lakes and fishing spots.
Fishing passes are also available at the region's Tourist Offices
In addition to the many lakes and rivers, the Jura Mountains know how to make anglers feel welcome. The accredited Relais Saint Pierre establishments offer the perfect setting in which to live your passion throughout your getaway. Staying on the banks of a Class 1 fishing river, you'll find everything you need for a fabulous fishing season right by the water.
Everything is included: accommodation, equipment, fishing boat, fishing passes, expert advice... and of course an abundance of fish!
Treat yourself to a fishing holiday with everything included, at one of the region's loveliest rivers. Spend a weekend in the Loue valley where you'll find Rhône trout galore as well as a wealth of natural heritage and culinary specialities.
In the Jura Mountains, there's something for young fishing apprentices too. A number of fish farms offer a rod-fishing experience with a guaranteed catch. Ideal for families who have never tried the joys of fishing, the session ends in some cases with a tasting of the fish you've just caught!
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