Local connoisseurs will tell you that the Erve, Jouanne, and Vaige rivers are teeming with fish! Roach, bream, eels, perch, carp, and pikeperch all coexist. What could be better than spending a weekend fishing with friends or your grandchildren in the Coëvrons region of Mayenne?
Fishing spots and instructors in the Coëvrons
What could be more relaxing than sitting by the water, enjoying the peace and quiet while waiting for a bite? Nestled in the rolling hills of the Coëvrons region, there's no shortage of waterways. Ponds, category 1 or 2 rivers – you'll always have plenty to choose from.
Whether you fish independently or with professional instructors , you can experience several fishing techniques: float fishing, coarse fishing, catch and release, in still water or in rivers! Alone, with friends, or with the kids, it's easy to find the perfect river to try your luck with gudgeon. All you need to do is know the local enthusiasts and their secret fishing spots, which we're about to share with you… But shh! It's just between us. So, ready to cast your line?
Where to buy a fishing license in Coëvrons, Mayenne?
Make sure you plan a perfect fishing weekend by following our tips. Bring your professional gear before arriving in the Coëvrons: rod, bait, rubber boots, and maybe something to read! But first and foremost, get yourself a fishing license!
Fishing at Gué de Selle (Mézangers)
The Gué de Selle is a must-see site in the Coëvrons region: a 50-hectare lake nestled in the heart of a 30-hectare forest. To fish in this Natura 2000 protected area, you will need to purchase a specific fishing permit . Here are the different permits you can buy:
- Day pass
- Adult: 5 €
- Ages 12-18: €3
- – Under 12 years old (1 line): €0
- Weekly pass
- Adult: 15 €
- Ages 12-18: €10
- – Under 12 years old (1 line): €0
- Annual card
- Adult: 50 €
- Ages 12-18: €15
- – Under 12 years old (1 line): €0
You can also buy a fishing permit from the Sainte-Suzanne – Les Coëvrons Tourist Office.
In the rest of the Coëvrons
Find all fishing permit vendors in the Coëvrons on the Mayenne Fishing Federation website!
Here are some of the establishments where you can obtain a federal fishing license:
- Viveco · Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes
- The Tavern Restaurant · Thorigné en Charnie
- Restaurant l'Erve · Saint-Jean-sur-Erve
- La Fenderie Restaurant · Deux-Evailles, Montsûrs
- Restaurant le Bréen · Brée, Montsûrs
