Learn to fish responsibly | Destination Granville Land and Sea

Here, the sea offers

a grandiose show

all year round

A great natural spectacle, you won’t be able to remain indifferent to the changing landscapes… Each time, the magic works, whether you make an appointment with the moon or the sun. And to make the show complete, when the wind picks up, the waves leapfrog over the dykes to the delight of spectators.

The equipment

of the good fisherman

A caliper to check the size of the shells you’ll find at the Tourist Office.
A landing net and bucket (or small basket).
A 3-pronged claw for cockles and clams.
A small amount of salt to fish the knife without injuring it.

Gestures

of the good fisherman

Here are a few simple steps you can take to ensure that shore fishing remains a lasting pleasure:

Check that you are authorized to fish on foot.
Only catch what you need to eat.
Respect sizes, quotas and fishing periods.
Use authorized, non-destructive tools.
Sort your catch at the harvesting site. If a shellfish is too small, bury it in the sand to protect it from predators.
Put rocks back in their place and in the right direction to avoid disturbing living things.

©Fishing sizes, quotas and seasons|Bleu Nacré

Fishing techniques

the most fun and responsible

Mark fishing, especially for cockles and clams that leave marks in the sand (two small holes for cockles and an 8-shaped hole for clams). Salt fishing, especially for razor clams, which you can spot with a keyhole.

Other practical information

Fishing on foot

Appropriate clothing (depending on the weather)

A good pair of boots (or sea sandals)
A warm hat (or cap and sunglasses)
Windbreaker (or T-shirt)
Neck warmer (or sun cream)

Tips for finding our sea friends?

in the rocks: the bouquet, theétrille and the lobster.
in the sand: razor clams (with a dash of salt), cockles, clams, razor cl ams and scallops.

Good to know

The perfect time

We recommend that you arrive 2 hours before low tide and leave no later than 30 minutes after low tide.

Good to know

Respect

sea workers

Theforeshore is a place of leisure, but also a place of work. In order to respect the activities of the men and women whose job it is, you must not collect farmed species within 3 meters of shellfish farms.

Did I miss something?

Important reminders:

Keep an eye on the tide times and don’t forget your watch to stay safe throughout your outing (remember to lift your nose out of the sand to anticipate rising water).
Take into account the tidal coefficient (between 90 and 110, you’re on your way).
Check weather conditions.
196: number to call in case of accident/incident.

Meeting, sharing, exchanging

with fishermen on foot!

Don’t hesitate to go and meet the fishermen and share your experience with them, as Claude confides: ” Sometimes you come back empty-handed, but the important thing is to get a breath of fresh air and clear your head “, or Michel, who fishes all year round: ” I fish mainly for my own consumption. “This activity, which is very popular in Destination Granville Terre et Mer, is an opportunity for conviviality and sharing, and encourages the exchange of tips and recipes.

CLAM DIGGING ON THE FORESHORE OF SAINT MARTIN DE BRÉHAL BEACH DURING A HIGH AUGUST TIDE. BRÉHAL, NORMANDY, FRANCE. AUGUST 2016. — ©Clam fishing|Thomas Jouanneau

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