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With its 5 km of shoreline, Brittany is the perfect region for fishing on foot.
La plage de Kerleven : lieu de pêche interdit
Longue de plus d’1 kilomètre, la plage de Kerleven a été un lieu très prisé pour la pêche à pied mais depuis le 1er février 2024, un municipal decree interdit la pêche maritime récréative et le ramassage de tous les coquillages.
seashells
Les coquillages présents sur la plage de Kerleven sont essentiellement des burrowing shells that live deep in the ground.
- La shell is the most common shell on Kerleven beach. It is composed of 2 valves. Its shells are curved and grooved, they vary from beige to brown.
- La clam has 2 convex and striated shells of beige or gray color.
- le couteau is easily recognizable by its 2 fine and elongated shells, of a more or less light brown color which are covered with a shiny varnish.
/!\ La pêche maritime récréative et le ramassage de coquillages sont interdits par municipal decree sur la plage de Kerleven à La Forêt-Fouesnant.
High tide nature outings
Every year, the tourist office organizes discovery outings of the foreshore which aim to inform the public about the different animals and plants living on the beach. This ecosystem is fragile, it is therefore important to take the right steps to preserve it.
High tide day trips
Discovering the maritime world is always a great moment for young and old.
Discovery outing of the foreshore at night
At nightfall, this unusual visit plunges its participants into a special atmosphere.
Please note that night fishing is not permitted. This outing is not intended to bring back shells.
good fishing practices
The tourist office provides its visitors with practical and educational tools:
- Personalized rulers indicating minimum shell sizes
- Personalized nature outings discovery of the foreshore sont organisées tout au long de l’année, ainsi que des ateliers découverte du plancton. Les dates sont visibles dans Agenda.
- Fishing on foot must be done with respect for nature. In order to preserve the resource, it is essential to respect the maximum quantities authorized and to collect only the shellfish that you are going to consume.
- Consult the tide schedule.
Best practices for shore fishing
Temporary fishing bans
The essential before any practice of fishing on foot: inquire on any temporary bans on fishing on foot.
These prohibitions are displayed at the entrances to Kerleven beach and displayed at the town hall.
/!\ La pêche maritime récréative et le ramassage de coquillages sont interdits par municipal decree sur la plage de Kerleven à La Forêt-Fouesnant.
Regulations – Prefecture of Finistère
For those looking for convenience...
The professionals of the territory, whether they are shellfish farmers (= shellfish producers), fishmongers, caterers or restaurateurs, prepare shellfish, crustaceans and seafood platters like no one else. We would be wrong to deprive ourselves of it!
- At the Viviers de Penfoulic
- Fishponds: Viviers de La Forêt
- Fish shop " Nicholas' Fishes«
- The trainer “the Aod butcher shop”
- Restaurants
