Stevethescaff70 Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hi I'm looking for some advice I'm planning to drive to lake bled next spring and would like to spend a week on some French rivers on route any advice on where to start would be appreciated how to obtain licenses locations basically any tips on how to start planning this trip would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicepix Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 For the licence you can pick up a Carte de Peche at any Tourist Information Office, most Tabacs, large supermarkets and of course fishing shops. The CdP are issued by Department so you need to buy one in the Lot Department if that is where you are fishing. There is a reciprocal arrangement whereby you can fish in other departments with your CdP but you would need to clarify which departments qualify when you buy the CdP. If you are only fishing for a few days then you can get a fortnight's CdP which is cheaper than the annual one but I would advise that you also ask for the CH stamp as some public waters can only be fished with the CH stamp. It doesn't cost much more. The whole of the River Lot is classed as a Carpe de Nuit venue meaning that you can fish for carp at night along the whole length of river.... http://www.pechelot.com/web/en/regulations/ The river is absolutely gin clear and night fishing is really your best chance of getting some decent carp. The Three Foot Twits have made a video of their experiences on the Lot. If you can stand the bullpoo you might be interested in their methods and experiences. I nearly wet myself when they mentioned the gruelling drive from the ferry port. Gruelling driving in SW France? I'm not sure of where you are travelling from, but if you are coming from the UK and heading for Slovenia you will be making a massive detour to get down to the Lot Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevethescaff70 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Thanks fella I only mentioned river lot as a friend recommended giving it a try I need to sit and plan my route down to slovinia then mabey look at rivers and public lakes along the way without massive detours thanks for the license info tho that sounds straight forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicepix Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 If you take the direct route to Slovenia from Calais then you would probably be following the Rhone Valley. The Lot is at the other side of the country, About 800 km away. The other thing is that the weather in France in spring can be unpredictable and the rivers can flood for days or weeks on end. Especially on the eastern side of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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