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Fishing for all

“With the canal, the Tarn river, the Garonne river, large reservoirs and small bodies of water, the Grand Sud Tarn-et-Garonne territory allows you to find the fishing spot best suited to your practice: jigging, feeder, lure, carp and catfish fishing!!!! Whether you’re a beginner or a confirmed angler, the Grand Sud region is home to everything you need to fish! “

René DELCROS, President of the Tarn-et-Garonne fishing federation.

Fishing in Tarn-et-Garonne

To each his own spot, to each his own fish!

The Grand Sud Tarn-et-Garonne region abounds in freshwater fishing spots for amateurs and experts alike. In lake, river, canal or lake, here’s a list to help you find what you’re looking for!

  • For families

    Families can enjoy the eponymous courses, with secure fishing pontoon and picnic area:

    • La Mouscane lake in Montech
    • The Bois des Alègres lake in Nohic
    • The lake at the St-Sardos leisure park
  • For trout fishermen

    Trout fishermen will enjoy releases from January to April on :

    • La Mouscane trout lake in Montech
    • Julias trout lake in Grisolles
    • La Gravette trout lake in Finhan
    • Monlebrel trout lake in Dieupentale
  • For predator anglers

    Carnivore anglers will be delighted:

    • On the canal with black bass, pike, pike-perch and perch
    • On the Bois des Alègres lake in Nohic, for sessions with fine specimens of black bass.
    • On the Lapeyrière lake in Bessens, home to a fine population of large black bass.
    • On the Bregnol lake in Fabas (black bass)
    • Pompignan lake (pike)
    • On the Gariès reservoir for pike-perch, pike and perch.
  • For carp anglers

    Carp anglers can try:

    • The new night run on the right bank of the Canal de Garonne, from the entrance to the département at Pompignan to the La Vache lock at Montech.
    • The river Tarn, for a wild and natural atmosphere
    • Fishing in comfort at the St-Sardos leisure park
  • For catfish anglers

    Catfish anglers will want to focus on the Tarn River, on the Villebrumier and Labastide Saint-Pierre reaches, which are home to many 2m catfish.

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We love walks along the canal. But for fishing, we prefer to go to smaller, quieter stretches of water, where there are fishing pontoons and picnic tables. You can spend the whole day enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. And the kids can play safely once the fishing’s done.

Catherine O., mother of Léo and Emma.

In vogue: No-kill

Responsible fishing also means respecting nature and fish.

No-kill fishing means returning your catch to the water immediately after fishing. It is practised by the majority of anglers. Numerous no-kill routes have been set up in the region: no-kill carp on the Garonne canal, no-kill black-bass on the Lapeyrière lake in Bessens, no-kill carp on the Julias carpodrome in Grisolles, no-kill carp and black-bass on the Bois des Alègres lake in Nohic, no-kill pike on the Pompignan lake, no-kill carp and black-bass on the 2 lakes in Saint-Sardos.

  • Need fishing tackle?

    Fishing tackle stores (rods, bait) :

    • Le comptoir de Finhan
    • Gamm Vert de Montech
    • Brico Verdun
  • Is there a fishing association in my commune?

    Associations Agréées de Pêche et de Protection du Milieu Aquatique :

    • AAPPMA de Montauban – Montech office (Le Pêcheur Montechois) : Éric LANGLARD – 06 60 20 20 10
    • AAPPMA de Labastide St-Pierre: Yannick MARTY – 06 13 68 00 02
    • AAPPMA Vallée du Tarn et du Tescou (Villebrumier – Nohic) : Julien BRIAN 06 25 24 81 44 – Facebook: AAPMMA Vallée du Tarn et du Tescou
    • AAPPMA de Dieupentale: Pascal GALLARDEAU – 06 37 22 64 40
    • AAPPMA de Grisolles: Christophe CASADO – 06 64 03 54 82
    • Aucamville AAPPMA: Jean-Claude ESPEUT – 06 47 17 17 65
    • AAPPMA of Verdun-sur-Garonne (St-Sardos) : Michaël CHANDELIER – 06 68 47 98 00 – Facebook : Aappma Verdun sur Garonne
  • What are the upcoming fishing events?

Label Accueil Pêche

An accommodation with the “fishing” label offers services adapted to fishermen. Located close to popular fishing areas, it offers easy access to rivers, lakes or ponds. It offers facilities for storing fishing equipment, advice on the best fishing spots, and even boat or equipment rental services.

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Manue's Good Plan

In Saint-Sardos, for the non-fishers in the family, discover the “Who stole Etiennette?” game trail in the heart of the village. A fun little treasure hunt just 400m from the lake.