High tides and fishing in Morbihan
The high tides are a great opportunity to watch an impressive spectacle while oxygenating on the beaches of the Golfe du Morbihan between Pointe de Kerpenhir in Locmariaquer and Port-Navalo. On the Locmariaquer peninsula, you can fish on foot and enjoy your own catch. Near the Lann Brick campsite in Locmariaquer, you can easily pick up cockles, clams, periwinkles and oysters. Water quality on Kérinis beach: very good.
Try your hand at fishing
near the campsite!
Discover the joys of shellfishing, while respecting the authorized fishing zones (the Pêche à pied responsable website lists the areas of the Breton coastline affected by bans or restrictions), and the size and quantity of shellfish collected, limited to 3 kg per person.
You’ll be able to pick up clams, cockles, clams, limpets, periwinkles, razor clams, oysters, mussels, sea urchins or curlers (small crabs under rocks)… (Be sure to stay at least 15 m away from the oyster beds).
Keep an eye on the water andweather conditions , and bear in mind that the time it takes to return to land is longer than the outward journey.
If you’re new to the sport, rely on other anglers and follow their progress. If the sea rises, so do you.
Practical tips for successful fishing in Morbihan
At low tide, theforeshore is revealed, and with it a whole host of more or less visible marine flora and fauna. Between the rocks or in the sand, it’s time to find shellfish and crustaceans. Fun and relaxing, shore fishing is accessible to all. But it does require vigilance!
The first rule of safety is to be aware of tide times. The sea can rise very quickly and take you by surprise. The risk is to find yourself surrounded, on a rocky islet or a raised strip of sand.
The second rule concerns the size and quantity of fish you are allowed to catch. It’s essential to ask at thetourist office or town hall about any temporary restrictions.
In addition to a claw, bucket, boots andlanding net, you’ll need a small measuring device to attach to your basket, so you can measure the size of the shellfish in the numbers or kilos allowed.
For successful shellfishing, choose the days with the highest tidal coefficients. Then look out for the little holes left in the sand by the shell, and dig carefully to extract it! You just might see your first clam appear…
the Lann Brick campsite area
