Fishing trip in Lozère with a hire van
Try out fishing with a hire van in the “Pays des Sources” – the Land of Sources – in the south of France. Located between the Massif Central and the Mediterranean, the department of Lozère (formerly the province of Gévaudan) is divided into four geographic regions: Cévennes, Grands Causses, Aubrac and Margeride. This mountainous region, protected by a national park and a regional park, spreads over three watersheds: the Garonne, Rhône and Loire. Here, it takes just 30 to 45 minutes in a campervanto change climates. And you can almost always find an area for fishing, no matter the weather. Within these splendid landscapes, there are more than 2,800 km of waterways, all category 1, along with 25 no-kill areas for fishers and nature lovers to explore.
Fish in Lozère
This is the kingdom of the brown trout. It can be found in practically every waterway in the department. Depending on the sector you visit during your fishing trip, you’ll find different Atlantic and Mediterranean species. The grayling, another salmonid, is also naturally present in the Allier and Chapeauroux rivers. The density of salmonid populations makes this area an ideal playground for recreational fishers. They come in various sizes, from the numerous small mountain trouts to the big specimens found deep in the limestone valleys. And in addition to its fish, another asset that makes Lozère a great fly fishing destination is the many aquatic insects and the feeding frenzies they cause throughout the season. Lozère has another great itinerary for your fishing trip in a hire van: there are several small lakes and three large reservoirs where you can use streamers to catch perch and pike, and sometimes even river trout, from shore, an inner tube or a boat.
The Compagnie des Guides de Pêche de Lozère
The Compagnie’s guides will help you explore Lozère’s fantastic piscatorial potential on your campervan fishing trip. Founded in 1997, they were a precursor of this kind of association. The Compagnie comprises locally-trained certified professionals who live in the area all year round. They are committed to quality and ready to share their extensive knowledge of fishing techniques and the best areas to fish depending on the conditions on your campervan fishing trip. The Compagnie’s guides pool their knowledge and expertise. They work together in a fair and cooperative way to make your fishing trips in Lozère a great success. To find out more about the CGP48 delve into their world
A typical day with Lozère fishing guides
The guides will pick you up at your camping spot or give you a meeting point that’s easy to find if you’re travelling around. Depending on the season, the fishing day will start relatively early and last until late afternoon or early evening. Or sometimes longer if your guide thinks it will be worthwhile to stay until nightfall. Routes are sometimes chosen based on the tourist destinations you want to explore, but their main objective is to offer you a quality fishing experience that suits your technical level and physical fitness, as well as the weather and water levels on your fishing trip. Very often, guides will suggest an exploration of two or three routes in the same day, with a different location in the morning, afternoon and evening. During the day, the guides will be with you to help you explore fishing spots. But, most importantly, they will also give you technical advice and share their expertise in fishing strategies, fly selection and river approach. For beginners and relatively inexperienced fishers, they create flexible lessons that incorporate fishing techniques and environmental education so you can make progress quickly. High-quality gear is also available for fishers who need it. Lunch is usually provided by the guide and is eaten by the water.
