Fishing - Office de Tourisme Val de Saône Centre

A strong local tradition

Between lakes and rivers

Come and fish in the Ain. The Saône, with its size and diversity of fish stocks, is a must for all types of angler. Particularly rich in fish, the Saône and Chalaronne rivers are great for catching big fish.

For pond fishing enthusiasts, 3 ponds are available for a truly relaxing time !

Get set !

Interested in pond fishing?

Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne

Charles Bailly Pond

With a total area of 7ha including 4ha of water, this body of water is reserved for fishing, picnic and promenade.

Charles Bailly Pond

Illiat

Rivériat pond

It is located in the middle of the village and offers beautiful services for pleasant fishing parties in family or between friends. You will be able to deploy your canes and to tease black-bass, tenches, carps, pikes and white.

Rivériat pond

Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne

"Le Moulin Neuf" lake

This one hectare lake is located at the southern entrance of the village of St Didier sur Chalaronne. It allows you to indulge in leisure fishing, picnic, walking. There are also children’s games and public toilets nearby.

"Le Moulin Neuf" lake

Looking for river fishing ?

Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne

River "La Chalaronne"

The Chalaronne originates at Villars-les-Dombes in the pounds of Birieux, Saint-Marcel and Lapeyrouse. The Chalaronne crosses 3 towns north of our territory : Saint-Etienne, Saint-Didier et Thoissey.

River "La Chalaronne"

Montmerle-sur-Saône

River "La Saône"

The Val de Saône: national heritage site. To the rhythm of the Saône river, flood-prone wet meadows, islands and lônes, ponds and alluvial woodlands rub shoulders. Many unusual plant and animal species find refuge here.

River "La Saône"

Montceaux

River "La Calonne"

It takes its source at the limit of St Trivier and Chaneins. It flows from east to west, winding through Montceaux, over 10 km, to flow into the Saône at Guéreins. Rich in trout, it makes the happiness of the fishermen!

River "La Calonne"

Privately managed rivers

Francheleins

River "l'Appéum"

Taking its source in Francheleins and joining the Saône shortly after leaving the town, the Appéum is a clean and sporty river for trout fishing. You can admire it by taking the hiking trails of Francheleins!

River "l'Appéum"

Messimy-sur-Saône

"La Mâtre" river

It once fed the Moulin Neuf in Messimy-sur-Saône. Tributary of the Saône, this river offers a natural and bucolic setting. It’s a nice cool spot for summer!

"La Mâtre" river

Looking for a boat ramp ?

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Genouilleux

Boat Launch

You have the possibility of putting your boat in the water thank to this banister of launch which you will find in edge of the Saône!

Boat Launch

Mogneneins

Launching ramp

Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne

Launching ramp

Take advantage of a boat ramp to sail or fish on the Saône.

Launching ramp

Thoissey

Boat Launch

A boat ramp is available at the Port of Thoissey.

Boat Launch

Montmerle-sur-Saône

Boat Launch

Situated in front of the mini-golf, this banister is put in the availability of the people wishing to put their boat in the water.

Boat Launch

Looking for a fishing guide ?

Sébastien Thête, fishing instructor and guide at Messimy-sur-Saône, offers you a guided tour of the lakes and rivers (introduction to spearfishing, predator fishing from a boat, catfish stalking, etc.).

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