Top 6 places to fishin Haute-Vienne

Top 6 places to fish

Haute-Vienne is a true fishing destination! To fish in Haute-Vienne is to be in the heart of a natural setting, with its rivers, ponds and lakes. Numerous species lurk in remarkable sites, allowing you to indulge your passion whatever your technical! Here’s a small selection of must-see sites to indulge your passion!

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1. Lac de Vassivière

Carnivore fishing spot

With a surface area of almost 1,000 ha, Lac de Vassivière, at an altitude of 650 m, is the first of 8 dams built on the Maulde. Classified as a 2nd category lake, it is well stocked with cyprinids (roach, bream) and carnivorous fish (perch, pike-perch, pike). Fishing by boat, float-tube, kayak or canoe is authorized in compliance with navigation regulations.

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2. Lac de Saint-Pardoux

At Lac de Saint-Pardoux, classified as a 2nd category lake, Anse de Puyperier is the place to be for all forms of fishing. It is renowned for its pike-perch and black-bass fishing. The Fréaudour and Villebert coves, meanwhile, are renowned for pike and perch.

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Departement Haute Vienne 87 Lac Saint Pardoux 2022 Photo Maxime Authier (71)

3. Masselièvre pond

A carp angler's paradise

Nestled in a wooded valley in the commune of La Chapelle Montbrandeix, this is a peaceful, unspoilt setting. Popular with anglers, it is renowned for its carp, and boasts a wide range of leisure facilities.

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4. The Taurion leisure trail

The leisure courses are easily accessible for young and old alike, and benefit from 3 rainbow trout releases per year.

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5. The Vienne at Limoges

Graciation course

Graciation course is located on the 2nd category Vienne river in the Limoges city’s. It stretches from Pont Saint-Etienne to Pont Saint-Martial, i.e. 2 km of banks. Carnivorous fish must be released on this course.

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6. Montreal Pond

in Saint Germain les Belles

L’étang de Montréal is a fishing and leisure pond located near Camping de Montréal. Facilities include children’s games, a picnic area and more. A pontoon with disabled access has also been installed.