{"id":904,"date":"2026-04-08T12:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/activites\/fishing-in-the-verdon\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:17:31","slug":"fishing-in-the-verdon","status":"publish","type":"activites","link":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/activities-sports-verdon\/fishing-in-the-verdon\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing on the Verdon River"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"diaporama-header align-full\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-peche-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-peche-850x567.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-peche-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-peche-1024x683.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-peche.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-peche-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"diaporama-header__inner\"><div class=\"group resa\"><p><ctv-searchbar data-popover-placement=\"bottom\" ><\/ctv-searchbar><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<div class=\"group sec-25\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fishing in the Verdon: <span class=\"fc-span\">What You Need to Know Before Casting Your Line<\/span><\/h1><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"73\" >With 3.8 million recreational anglers in France, <strong>fishing<\/strong> is becoming increasingly popular. How about you\u2014are you ready to try your hand at fishing during your next vacation? Dive into the world of <strong>fishing in the Verdon<\/strong>! Here, the freshwater lakes are teeming with brown trout, perch, and pike. Do you prefer lure fishing, fly fishing, or bottom fishing? Whatever your fishing style, the <strong>lakes<\/strong> in this region are sure to delight you. Discover the <strong>best spots<\/strong>, the fishing <strong>regulations<\/strong> in this area, and the <strong>species of fish<\/strong> you might catch near our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">campground in the Verdon<\/a>!     <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Fishing Regulations <span class=\"fc-span\">in the Verdon<\/span><\/h2><p    ><strong>Fishing in the Verdon<\/strong> is governed by strict regulations designed to protect fish and their habitat. Depending on the area and species, specific rules apply, and these are updated regularly.   <\/p><p    >It is therefore crucial to always consult <strong>the annual notice<\/strong> published by the <strong>Var Fishing Federation<\/strong> (for the Verdon areas in the Var department) and the <strong>Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Fishing<\/strong> Federation (for areas in the 04 department).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-420x315.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-850x637.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-768x575.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-1024x767.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-420x315.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25 mini\"><h3 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Regulations by Area <span class=\"fc-span\">and Affected Species<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"73\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">The Verdon<\/a> <strong>River<\/strong> and Gorges are classified as <strong>Category 1<\/strong>, meaning they are reserved for fishing for <strong>salmonids<\/strong>, particularly trout. The <strong>lakes<\/strong>, located downstream, are <strong>Class 2<\/strong>. Before you start fishing, it\u2019s essential to know the minimum sizes and catch limits that apply to each species:  <\/p><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Minimum size for trout<\/strong>: 23 cm in rivers, 30 to 40 cm in lakes.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Minimum size for pike<\/strong>: 60 cm.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Limit<\/strong>: 6 salmonids per day per angler.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h3 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Permitted and Prohibited<\/span> Techniques and Practices<\/h3><p  style=\"text-align: left;\"  >Some techniques are restricted to protect species:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Live bait fishing<\/strong>: prohibited in sensitive areas.\n<\/li><li><strong>Crayfish fishing<\/strong>: permitted in Category 2 waters and during the trout fishing season in Category 1 waters, with a maximum of 6 traps.\n<\/li><li><strong>Boating (boats, kayaks, etc.)<\/strong>: may be prohibited on certain lakes.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-verdon-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-verdon-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-verdon-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-verdon-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-verdon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-verdon-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group mini\"><h3 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Fishing<\/span> Seasons and <span class=\"fc-span\">Hours<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Regulations impose strict <strong>fishing<\/strong> hours and seasons <strong>in the Verdon<\/strong>:<\/p><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Predator fishing<\/strong>: prohibited from the second Saturday in March through the second Friday in June (inclusive) in certain protected areas.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Permitted hours<\/strong>: from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Where to Fish <span class=\"fc-span\">in the Verdon?<\/span><\/h2><p    >The <strong>Verdon<\/strong> is a fisherman\u2019s paradise! Here are some of the best spots for your next <strong>fishing<\/strong> adventure. Remember to bring your <strong>fishing license<\/strong>! It\u2019s required and available for purchase on a daily, weekly, or annual basis.  <\/p><h3>Lake Sainte-Croix<\/h3><p    >Just 21.5 km from our campground, L\u2019Oasis du Verdon, <strong>Lake Sainte-Croix<\/strong> covers 2,200 hectares. It\u2019s a vast turquoise body of water <strong>straddling the Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments<\/strong>. It has everything: <strong>beaches<\/strong>, secluded <strong>coves<\/strong>, <strong>underwater grass beds<\/strong>, <strong>cliffs\u2026<\/strong>You can get there on foot or by electric boat.  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pechevar.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Departmental Fishing Federation<\/a>, <strong>predator fishing is permitted year-round<\/strong> here, and <strong>black bass<\/strong> must be caught on <strong>a catch-and-release basis<\/strong>. You are also allowed to use <strong>up to four lines<\/strong>. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-a-verdon-420x277.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-a-verdon-850x560.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-a-verdon-768x506.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-a-verdon-1024x675.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-a-verdon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peche-a-verdon-420x277.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group\"><h3 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Lake Quinson <span class=\"fc-span\">and its smaller counterparts upstream<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >These lakes are located less than 22 km from the Oasis du Verdon. They are less well-known than Lake Sainte-Croix, but just as interesting. They are perfect for anglers who enjoy <strong>peace and quiet<\/strong>. <strong>Lake Artignosc<\/strong> is a tranquil area where swimming is prohibited. Access is difficult without a boat, but you\u2019ll have the place to yourself, even in high season. As for <strong>Lake Saint-Laurent<\/strong>, it\u2019s easily accessible on foot. It\u2019s teeming with fish and home to a wide variety of <strong>birds<\/strong>, which will delight birdwatchers. It\u2019s the perfect spot for nature lovers who dream of a peaceful <strong>fishing trip<\/strong> in the <strong>Verdon<\/strong>.       <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns reverse-mob\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/verdon-peche-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/verdon-peche-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/verdon-peche-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/verdon-peche-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/verdon-peche.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/verdon-peche-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><h3 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Esparron-de-Verdon<\/span> Lake<\/h3><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><strong>Lake Esparron-de-Verdon<\/strong>, 35.6 km from our campground, is the last lake along the river\u2019s course. It covers <strong>328 hectares<\/strong> between Esparron-de-Verdon and the Gr\u00e9oux-les-Bains Dam. It offers a superb fishing setting, accessible both on foot\u2014though the terrain can be a bit steep at times\u2014and by boat.  <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >This lake has <strong>two areas<\/strong>: the main lake, which is 6 km long, and the Lower Gorges, which are 8 km long. Here you\u2019ll find large <strong>pike<\/strong>, often sought after for their size and strength. <strong>Perch<\/strong> are also very abundant, as are whitefish such as <strong>roach<\/strong> and <strong>tench<\/strong>. <strong>Trout<\/strong> are also present. This spot perfectly embodies the richness and diversity of <strong>fishing in the Verdon<\/strong>!    <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group mini\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What kinds of fish can you catch <span class=\"fc-span\">in the Verdon?<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >The <strong>Verdon River<\/strong> and Lake Sainte-Croix are home to a wide variety of fish:<\/p><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Brown trout<\/strong>: mainly in gorges and areas with a current;\n<\/li><li><strong>Lake trout<\/strong>: found in large lakes;\n<\/li><li><strong>Pike<\/strong>: highly sought after in shallower waters and along the shoreline;\n<\/li><li><strong>Zander<\/strong>: abundant in the lake;\n<\/li><li><strong>Perch<\/strong>: fairly common and accessible;\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Roach<\/strong>: found in schools in calm areas near the shore;\n<\/li><li><strong>Bleak<\/strong>: often caught by bottom fishing, found in large schools;\n<\/li><li><strong>Tench<\/strong>: found in the lake and the calm waters of the Verdon;\n<\/li><li><strong>Carp<\/strong>: including large specimens;\n<\/li><li><strong>Goujon<\/strong>: a small fish commonly found in the region.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Get your fishing rods ready, put on your waders, and come recharge in the heart <strong>of the Verdon Regional Nature Park<\/strong>! <strong>L\u2019Oasis du Verdon<\/strong>, located in Aups, is the perfect base camp for unforgettable <strong>fishing trips<\/strong>. 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