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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 that the instructions, quotas and authorised tools are respected.

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Lots of species to fish : strict regulations

Our foreshore is full of small fishing treasures. You can easily fish for many species at high tide. Some can be fished during lower tides, others require higher tides where the rocks will be uncovered.

Cockles, venus clams, dog cockles, clams will be accessible even during low tides. On the other hand, if you wish to fish for lobsters, prawns or velvet crabs, you will have to go further around the rocks and therefore wait for high tides. You should take a lot of precautions during your fishing trips to avoid being surprised by the rise of the water which happen extremely quickly according to the coefficients and the fishing sectors.

Quotas are also applicable according to species to ensure their preservation and reproduction.

Tourist map of intertidal fishing zones in the English Channel with available speciesGeographical map centered on the Normandy coast with icons representing intertidal fishing zones. At the bottom right, a legend lists available species: mussels, lobsters, whelks, grey shrimp, abalone, periwinkles, clams, razors, cockles, sea almonds, razorfish, crabs, and spider crabs. The text 'FISHING ON FOOT IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL' is visible at the top right.
©Discover the best intertidal fishing spots and the species to harvest along the English Channel coast.|APP2R

    Did you know : Filter-feeding or burrowing bivalves ?

    There are several types of bivalves. Some of these are burrowers and others are filter feeders. But what does that mean ? Filter-feeding bivalves (which may be attached to a rock or other structure) filter seawater for food. For example oysters or mussels.

    Burrowing bivalves, on the other hand, are buried in sediments, sand, etc. For example, cockles, venus clams, dog cockles, etc. They are therefore distinguished by these characteristics and it is thanks to this that they are identified in the by-laws governing fishing on foot in particular.

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    ©A selection of soft and cozy sweaters to face the winter.|APP2R Maxime Lecampion
    Sailboats moored in a harbor at duskNighttime harbor with several sailboats moored to wooden piers. The hulls of the boats are lit by artificial lights, while golden reflections glide across the calm water. Partially visible buildings stand in the background.
    ©The sailboats rest peacefully under the last rays of sunlight.|APP2R
    Two beached sailboats on a pebble beach at dusk, with orange reflections on the waterTwo sailboats beached on a pebble shore, partially covered with sand and sea debris. The calm water reflects the orange and golden hues of dusk. In the background, low buildings and silhouettes of people can be seen in the dim light.
    ©The sailboats, abandoned on the sand, tell a story of tides and unfinished journeys.|APP2R
    Beached sailboats on a pebble beach with wooden hulls and metal mastsSeveral sailboats are beached on a pebble shore, their wooden hulls partially buried in sand and pebbles. Metal masts, some tilted or broken, rise toward the sky. In the background, a rocky hill and a calm expanse of water complete the scene.
    ©The sailboats, once proud and majestic, now rest on the shore, witnesses to a maritime adventure come to an end.|APP2R

      The species you can fish for :

      • Cockles
      • Dog cockles
      • Winkles
      • Spider crabs, edible crabs, velvet crabs
      • Razor shells
      • Lobsters
      • Cupped or flat oysters
      • Mussels
      • Clams and blue clams
      • Venus clams
      • Scallops
      • Abalones
      • Shrimps
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