Bass fishing in Brittany

Bar is the French name for Bass, which is one of the sweetest tasting fish to come out of the sea. You can catch it off the rocks and beaches in Brittany and you don’t even need a licence to do so.

Sea fishing, unlike river and lake fishing, is unusually exempt from paperwork and red tape in France, so all you need is your tackle and a healthy hunger for Bass. You may well want to try your luck under the guidance of an expert as there are a number of guides in Brittany who know everything  there is to know about catching this tasty fish.

Here’s three fishing guides in Brittany who will be able to help you succeed in catching this scrumptious fish.

Captain Arnaud de Wildenberg, Belle Ile

Arnaud packed in his job as a photo journalist and moved with his family to Belle Ile in Brittany to start anew as a fishing guide. He is considered to be one of the best Bass fishing experts in the Morbihan area. Arnaud’s speciality in light tackle lure fishing enthusiasts in the waters around the island. Belle Ile is considered to be something of a magnet for Bass, which are thriving and plentiful on this Northern France coastline. An eight hour day with Captain Armand  will set you back 250 Euros per person. For more information visit peche-belleile.com

Captain Bertrand Fenart, Morbihan

Bertrand Fenart operates from Arradon in South West Brittany. Fishing from a speedy RIB, Captain Fenart will take you into the calm waters of the Gulf of Morbihan. He has lived here all his life and his experiences of fishing for Bass in the area are second to none. Visit Captain Bertrand Fenart’s website for more information – guide-peche-bar.com

Captain Franck Choron,Cotes d’Amour

Captain Franck offers inshore and offshore fishing off the beautiful north coast of Brittany. He will zip you to your desired location in a RIB for a full day of fishing in a stunning oceanic setting. A day with Captain Franck Choron will set you back between 150 and 200 Euros, depending on the location. For more information visit guidedepecheaubar.fr