Lakes and rivers: where to fish around the campsite?
The Puy-de-Dôme is full of lakes and rivers that are ideal for fishing, in remarkable natural settings. Around the campsite in Aydat, it's easy to alternate between outdoor vacations and calm moments by the water.
Here are 6 fishing spots less than 30 minutes from the campsite, accessible to both passionate fishermen and vacationers curious to try their hand at fishing with a rod.
- At Lake Aydat,
4 minutes from the campsite, the largest natural lake in Auvergne awaits you for fishing! You can fish for
pike, carp, zander, whitebait...
from the shore (docks adapted for people with disabilities)
or by boat . A special fishing permit is required, available for purchase at the lake's tourist office.
More information on the Clermont Auvergne Tourism website.
Accessibility: 🟢 Very easy – All levels / Families
🎣 Fish: pike, carp, zander, whitebait
🚶 Access: shore, adapted docks, boat
📄 Permit: special fishing permit (lake's tourist office)
- At Lake Guéry ,
15 minutes from the campsite, in an incredible setting, at 1200m altitude, you can fish for
brown trout and rainbow trout, fontaine salmon, char, perch, pike, carp, roach, tench, gudgeon, minnows ... Fishing is
prohibited by boat . It is necessary to buy a special fishing permit for the day, week or month (several points of sale on site).
More information on the website of Fishing in Guéry
Accessibility: 🟡 Average – Mountainous terrain
🎣 Fish: brown and rainbow trout, fontaine salmon, char, perch, pike, carp, roach, tench, gudgeon, minnows
🚶 Access: bank only (fishing prohibited from boats)
📄 Map: special day, week or month card (points of sale on site)
- At Lake Servière , 10 minutes from the campsite, this volcanic lake offers a wonderful setting for a fishing trip! Trout, perch, chub... on the program. It is necessary to purchase a special fishing permit (available at the Café du Lac or the Centre Montagnard du Col de Guéry).
More information on the Peche63 website
Accessibility: 🟢 Very easy – All levels / Families
🎣Fish: trout, perch, chub
🚶Access: shore, volcanic scenery
📄Map: special fishing permit (Café du lac or Centre montagnard du col de Guéry)
- In the Gorges de la Monne , 15 minutes from the campsite, a wild river teeming with
trout ! It is accessible at several points, from the simplest to the most rugged (but also the most beautiful).
More information on Pêche63 website .
Accessibility: 🟡 Average – Sometimes rugged terrain
🎣Fish: trout
🚶Access: several access points depending on difficulty
📄Fishing permit: mandatory fishing permit
- On the Couze Pavins at Childrac , 30 minutes from the campsite, discover a very accessible "no-kill" course and
ideal for children or beginners fishing for trout !
More information on this course on the Pêche63 website .
Accessibility : 🟢 Very easy – Secured course
🎣 Fish : trout (“no-kill” course)
🚶 Access : easy shore, ideal for children and beginners
📄 Card : special card available on site
- At Lac Pavin , 30 minutes from the campsite, fish in the magnificent setting of this lake of volcanic origin! With its 800m diameter and 93m depth, this lake is teeming with
Arctic char, trout and perch . It is possible to
fish from boats rented on site . It is necessary to buy a special fishing permit (available on site).
More information on Pêche63 website .
Accessibility : 🟡 Average – Some necessary equipment
🎣 Fish : Arctic char, trout, perch
🚶 Access : shore and boats rented on site
📄 Map : special map (available on site)
Whether you're an avid fisherman or just a casual vacationer, the lakes and rivers around the campsite offer moments of calm and privileged nature. Rod in hand, facing the volcanoes or along the water, all that's left is to enjoy... and let time slow down.
