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,
just 4 minutes from the campsite, the largest natural lake of Auvergne awaits you for fishing! It is possible to fish for
pikes, carp, zander, fry...
from the shore (platforms equipped for people with disabilities)
or by boat . A special fishing permit is required, it is sold at the lake's tourist office.
More information on the site of Clermont Auvergne Tourism .
Accessibility : Very easy – All levels / Families
Fish : pikes, carps, zanders, fry
Access : shore, equipped piers, boat
Card : special fishing card (lake office)
- At Lake Guéry ,
à 15 minutes from the campsite, in an incredible setting, à 1200m d'altitude, you can fish for
brown trout and rainbow trout, spring salmon, bleak, perch, pike, carp, roach, tench, gudgeon, vairon ... The fishing is
prohibited from boats . It is nécessaire d'acheter a carte de pêche spéciale à the journée, à the week or at the month (several points of sale on site).
More d'information on the site of The pêche at Guéry .
Accessibility :
Medium – Mountainous terrain
Fish :
fario trout and rainbow trout, spring salmon, char, perch, pike, carp, roach, tench, gudgeon, vairons
Access :
shore only (fishing prohibited by boat)
License :
special license for the day, week or month (sales points on site)
- At Lake Servière , à 10 minutes from the campsite, this lake d'volcanic origin offers a wonderful décor for a fishing session! Trout, perch, chub... on the program. It is nécessaire d'acheter a fishing licence spéciale (available at the Café du lac or at the Mountain Centre of the col de Guéry).
More information on the Peche63 website
Accessibility : Very easy – All levels / Families
Fish : trout, perch, chub
Access : shore, volcanic scenery
Card : special card (Lake Café or Mountain Center of Col de Guéry)
- In the Gorges de la Monne , à 15 minutes from the campsite, a wild river that
is teeming with trout ! It is accessible à several points, from the easiest access to the most steep (but also the most beautiful).
More information on the Pêche63 site .
Accessibility : 🟡 Medium – Occasionally steep terrain
🎣Fish : trout
🚶Access : several access points depending on difficulty
📄Card : mandatory card
- On the Couze Pavins at Childrac , at 30 minutes from the campsite, discover a “no-kill” route very accessible and
ideal for children or beginners at trout fishing !
More information on this route on the Pêche63 site .
Accessibility :
Very easy – Secure course
Fish :
trout (course “no-kill”)
Access :
easy shore, ideal for children and beginners
Pass :
special pass available on site
- At Lac Pavin , à 30 minutes from the campsite, fish in the magnificent setting of this lake of volcanic origin! With its 800m diameter for 93m depth, this lake teems with '
knight loaches, trout and perch . It is possible to
fish from boats rented on site . It is necessary to purchase a special fishing licence (on sale on site).
More information on the Pêche63 site .
Accessibility :
Medium – Some necessary equipment
Fish :
char, trout, perch
Access :
shore and boats rented on site
Card :
special card (sale 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.
