{"id":2755,"date":"2022-03-12T15:59:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-12T14:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:25:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:25:35","slug":"fishing-on-foot-in-south-brittany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/fishing-on-foot-in-south-brittany\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing in Southern Brittany"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Are you staying at Na\u00e9co and looking for an activity to do with the whole family, by the sea or on the beach? Discover fishing on foot!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fishing on foot: the latest outdoor trend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shells, clams, shrimps or periwinkles, the beaches off our establishments are ideal places for&nbsp;<strong>go fishing on foot<\/strong>&nbsp;in complete safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<strong>fishing in Brittany<\/strong>&nbsp;is a well-known ancestral practice. At each high tide, the&nbsp;<strong>Breton coastline<\/strong>&nbsp;becomes the meeting place for&nbsp;<strong>shellfish lovers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<strong>fishing on foot<\/strong>&nbsp;is generally practiced as soon as the coefficient exceeds 70, known as the spring tide period. For spring tides, the coefficient must exceed 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best fishing takes place at the low-water mark, about an hour before the end of the ebb tide and up to an hour after the start of the flood tide. So be careful, depending on&nbsp;<strong>tidal coefficients<\/strong>, the sea can rise more quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fishing from your Na\u00e9co Hostels hotels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/\">hostels<\/a>, There are plenty of places to fish on foot. Armed with a bucket, a pair of boots, a windbreaker and something to scrape in the sand, you'll find enough to make yourself a little marine appetizer. For the more experienced, turn over the rocks to pick up larger specimens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fishing spots around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/hotel-naeco-audierne.html\">Na\u00e9co Audierne<\/a>&nbsp;Audierne Bay and Penmarch commune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fishing spots around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/hotel-le-pouldu.html\">Na\u00e9co Le Pouldu<\/a>&nbsp;Clohars-Carno\u00ebt, Mo\u00eblan-sur-Mer and Riec-sur-B\u00e9lon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fishing spots around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/hotel-naeco-erdeven.html\">Na\u00e9co Erdeven<\/a>&nbsp;Erdeven, Carnac and Locmariaquer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Towards responsible fishing in Brittany<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to continue to practice this activity, it must remain responsible. For a&nbsp;<strong>fishing trip<\/strong>&nbsp;to ensure your safety, it's important to find out about the sanitary quality of the fishing sites you visit, as well as any prohibitions on fishing and consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fishing is a regulated activity, so it's important to respect minimum catch sizes. We'll explain it all to you through a few good practices to adopt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before fishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find out about the sanitary quality of the fishing sites you visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid fishing after heavy rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the&nbsp;<strong>tide times<\/strong>&nbsp;and check the day's weather forecast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warn those around you, and always carry a means of communication or signalling with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During fishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect fishing and consumption bans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish away from harbours, river mouths and drainage systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe authorized catch sizes and quantities, and use the correct catch sizes and quantities.&nbsp;<strong>fishing tools<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep an eye on the water level and watch out for fog, sunburn and falls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After fishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eliminate shellfish that are dead, chipped or have a suspicious odor, store them in the refrigerator and eat them soon after harvesting, preferably the same day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain shellfish to remove sand and silt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sale of harvested shellfish is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Find out more about responsible fishing practices&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pecheapied-responsable.fr\/fr\/bonnes-pratiques\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patience, observation and respect for the environment are the fisherman's watchwords, and your future fishing activities will be just that.&nbsp;<strong>seaside vacations<\/strong>&nbsp;are the perfect time to try out this new activity! So, are you ready to give it a try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/your-sporting-break-in-south-brittany\/\">outdoor activities<\/a>, visit our website www.naeco.bzh or contact us at the following address\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:contact@naeco.bzh\">contact@naeco.bzh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you staying at Na\u00e9co and looking for an activity to do with the whole family, by the sea or on the beach? 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