Gastronomy, a passion for fishing in all its forms, between land and sea
During some of the highest tides in Europe, Donville-les-Bains is also popular for fishing on foot. In summer, you can discover all its techniques and secrets with a guide from the bay. You can also try your hand at angling by the sea or on the DONVILLE-LES-BAINS municipal lake. Several service providers also offer boat fishing. At low tide, you can see many mussel beds. Mussel farming has been very much in evidence on the foreshore to the north of l'Ermitage since the 1960s. And of course, discover the "jewels" of the region... the CHAUSEY Islandswhere you can go fishing on foot. Departure of the speedboats for the CHAUSEY Islands, from the pier at GRANVILLE.
All the information you need to fish sensibly
In La Manche, the species of crustaceans and molluscs to be caught are as varied as the landscape! You'll be able to pick up bouquet, prawn, curler, lobster, crab, etc. There are also a multitude of shellfish to be found on our coasts, including periwinkles, sea almonds, cockles, razor clams, clams, oysters, mussels and whelks. During periods of high tide, fishing on foot is often more fruitful, and the scenery is always changing!
BEWARE! FISHING ON FOOT IS HIGHLY REGULATED AND CAN BE DANGEROUS!
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