Fishing on foot

Fishing techniques

Excavator digging in the beach sandAn excavator is digging into the sand on the beach. The beach is strewn with small pebbles and shells. In the background, a person is standing near the machine.
©Construction work is underway on the beach.|Aymeric Picot
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Fishing on foot : Here are some tips for better fishing !

The app2r gives you some tips to help you fish some of the species on our foreshore. Don’t know anything about it ? It doesn’t matter, we’ll show you tips and techniques that are sure to work !

Pêche a la coque par l'APP2R
Pêche a la coque par l'APP2R
Pêche a la coque par l'APP2R

Cockle fishing

A man with a black t-shirt and a wristwatch, standing near a treeA man with a short beard and short hair is standing near a tree. He is wearing a black t-shirt with a white logo and a wristwatch. He has his arms crossed and is looking into the distance. The tree has a rough texture and the background shows a grassy area with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
©A man reflects as he gazes into the distance, leaning against a tree.

We will show you some fishing techniques to improve your trip.

Please be respectful of the foreshore and the natural environment and fish in a respectful way by choosing authorised tools and by controlling your quotas.

Clam fishing ?

APP2R - La pêche à la palourde
APP2R - La pêche à la palourde
APP2R - La pêche à la palourde

Velvet crab fishing

Pêcher l'étrille HD
Pêcher l'étrille HD
Pêcher l'étrille HD
Pêche à la praire par l'APP2R
Pêche à la praire par l'APP2R
Pêche à la praire par l'APP2R

Venus clam fishing

Fishong on foot

Other practical informations

Two people picking up trash on a beachTwo people are on a sandy beach, picking up trash with tools. One is wearing an orange t-shirt and blue shorts, while the other is wearing a blue t-shirt and blue pants. A boat is visible in the background on the water.
©Together, we can make our beaches cleaner.|Aymeric Picot
Where to fish ?
Fishing on foot : where to fish so you don’t come back empty-handed ? Our region covers a wide seafront. On these beaches, many places allow fishing on foot. However, certain...
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A hand holding three pebbles of different sizes and colorsA hand holding three pebbles of different sizes and colors. The hand is positioned in front of a fishing net and a pebble ground. The pebbles are oval-shaped and dark gray, light gray, and white in color.
©A hand holding pebbles picked up from a pebble beach.|Aymeric Picot
Species
Fishing on foot : which species to fish for ? The tide is low, the foreshore is uncovered and you want to go fishing. You can fish for many species on our coastline provided...
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Trash and abandoned fishing net on a beachA beach covered with seaweed, shells, and various trash, including an abandoned fishing net. The horizon shows the sea and the sky with a few clouds. A person is visible in the distance.
©Marine pollution leaves traces on beaches around the world.|Aymeric Picot
Tools and quotas
Fishing on foot : Tools and quotas, all the info ! Fishing on foot is certainly a free leisure activity, but it is subject to very precise rules, particularly in terms of...
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Low tide on a beach with water pools and footprintsView of a beach at low tide with visible water pools and footprints on the sand. The sky is partially cloudy with blue and white reflections. In the background, boats and buildings can be seen in the distance.
©Low tide reveals unique landscapes and sparkling water pools.
Tides
Everything you need to know about the tidal phenomenon ! Our region, bordering the sea, undoubtedly lives according to the rhythm of the tides : from people working at sea, to...
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A family walking on the beach with tools to search for shellsA family is walking on a sandy beach. They are equipped with rakes and baskets to search for shells. The beach is expansive and the ocean stretches to the horizon. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
©A family day at the beach to search for shells.
Fishing on foot
A breath of fresh air : let’s go fishing on foot ! Very popular with young and old alike, fishing on foot is a free, fun pastime that allows everyone to get some fresh...
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