Question 1

Do I need a licence to fish the Dordogne?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need a French Carte de Pêche (fishing licence) from cartedepeche.fr. Select the correct department (Corrèze, Lot, or Dordogne) and local AAPPMA for your chosen stretch.

Question 2

What is the main fishing season on the Dordogne?

Accepted Answer

The season runs from mid-March to mid-September for trout, with the best fly-fishing in May-June before summer heat. Grayling season extends into autumn and winter.

Question 3

Which town is best as a base for fishing the Dordogne?

Accepted Answer

Argentat, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and Spontour are excellent base towns in the upper valley, offering accommodation and access to prime trout water.

Dordogne (upper) – Fly Fishing