Les Gaves Réunis

Running through Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, Les Gaves Réunis is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Les Gaves Réunis hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

43.5467, -1.1849 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Northern pikeCommon carpBrown trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Les Gaves Réunis.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Les Gaves Réunis, make sure your licence covers Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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