Fishing in Vallée de l'Isle
Certified fishing routes
on the Isle River
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, whether you want to learn how to fish or spend a pleasant day with family or friends by the water, the certified routes are located on well-equipped sites, with detailed information on the fish populations present, and are easily identifiable by their colourful logos.
What is a certified course ?
These are fishing sites that meet specific national criteria, particularly in terms of equipment, allowing anglers to fish in the best conditions according to their expectations. There are three types of fishing routes :
– the ‘discovery’ trails : they are designed for beginners who want to discover or learn about fishing in conditions that are accessible and safe, with maximum assurance of success on their first attempt.
Would you like to discover fishing in the best possible conditions ? The ‘discovery’ trails meet the requirements for welcoming groups (shelter, toilets and water supply, shared and secure fishing area, picnic area, games, etc.) and are subject to specific regulations.
– the ‘family’ trails : do you enjoy fishing with family or friends ? Available in various sizes, ‘family’ courses offer conditions similar to ‘discovery’ courses (accessibility, comfort, safety, sanitary facilities) as well as a range of activities for families and groups (children’s games, other leisure activities) and facilities conducive to relaxation (picnic area).
– the ‘passion’ courses : however, they are intended for experienced anglers specialising in specific types of fishing (salmonids, carp, predators, etc.).
Are you a keen, experienced angler and/or specialise in a particular fishing technique ? Then the ‘passion’ routes are for you ! These routes are interesting for their high-quality fish stocks and fishing conditions, as well as their management and population. Depending on their location, they offer accessibility, parking, fishing piers, boat launch ramps.
Where can you find certified trails
in Vallée de l'Isle ?
en Vallée de l'Isle ?
In Neuvic : Family Trail
At the leisure centre, on the Isle River, classified as a Category 2 fishing river.
Details of the route
Some fish that can be found in the Isle : pikeperch, gudgeon, carp, roach, tench…
From Douzillac to St Martin l’Astier : Passion Trail
This 16.7 km route stretches from upstream of the Fonpeyre dam (Douzillac) to the St Martin l’Astier dam. It passes through the municipalities of Douzillac, Sourzac, St Louis en l’Isle, St Front de Pradoux, Mussidan, St Médard de Mussidan and St Martin l’Astier. Details of the route
In Montpon, at the Chandos site : Passion Trail, Family Trail and Discovery Trail
Passion trail : On the Chandos reach, covering a distance of 1,500 metres. The River Isle is easily accessible in a bucolic landscape. Fishing here is excellent thanks to a rich and varied fish population. Details of the route
Family trail : On lakes 1 and 2 at the Chandos leisure centre. Details of the route
Discovery trail : On lake no. 3 at the Chandos leisure centre. Details of the route
Categories of waterways
The Isle and its tributaries
First category
A first-class ecosystem is a watercourse (marked in red on the map) or body of water where the fish population consists mainly of salmonids (trout family). Fishing is completely prohibited during the trout closed season. Fishing is permitted 30 minutes before the legal sunrise time until 30 minutes after the legal sunset time.
Open from the second Saturday in March to the third Sunday in September.
Examples of salmonids : brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout.
Other species : pike, eel.
Where can you fish in Category 1 waters ? Le Grolet, la Beauronne des Lèches, La Crempse, Le Jaure, la Beauronne de St Vincent, Le Montanceix.
Second category
A second-category ecosystem is a watercourse (shown in blue and green on the map) or a body of water where the fish population consists mainly of white fish and predators.
Fishing is permitted throughout the year, but certain species are subject to closed seasons.
Examples of fish in the second category : black bass, pike, zander, brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling, eel.
Where can you fish in Category 2 waters ? La petite Duche, la Duche, le Babiol, le Farganaud, le Salembre, Le Vern, l’Isle.
Fishing lakes and ponds
Below you will find a list of ponds, lakes and fishing spots in the Isle Valley – Dordogne Périgord.
Accommodation suitable for fishing
If you wish to stay in the Dordogne – Périgord region, there are accommodations classified as ‘fishing’ in the Vallée de l’Isle.
You will find a wide range of services :
- personalised welcome
- secure storage room for your fishing equipment
- facilities for storing your bait
- access to fishing made easier with the issue of fishing licences and documentation: routes, contact details for fishing instructors and retailers for equipment
- activities for accompanying persons
- tourist and cultural information
7 available offer(s)
Where can I buy a fishing licence ?
On site :
Around Saint-Astier…
• Campsite Le Périgord – 2, Pontet impasse – St Astier 05 53 54 14 22
• Brico Leclerc – Mallebay boulevard – Saint Astier 05 53 02 81 97
• Tobacco shop Le St Léon – 13, Jean Moulin street – St Léon sur l’Isle 05 53 80 02 80
Around Neuvic sur l’Isle…
• Bar-Restaurant « Au Bon Accueil » – Main street – St Vincent de Connezac 05 53 91 82 17
• Intermarché – Bordeaux road – Neuvic 05 53 82 80 61
Around Mussidan-Villamblard…
• Intermarché – Industrial Zone – St Médard de Mussidan 05 53 81 12 22
• Tobacco and Newsagent JAUD – Treille square – St Front de Pradoux 05 53 81 21 02
• Hardware Beaugier – 8, Gabriel Reymond street – Villamblard 05 53 81 90 04
• Au Panier Gourmand – Pont St Mamet – Douville 05 53 82 97 85
Around de Montpon-Ménestérol…
• Press House – 7, Jean Moulin avenue – Montpon 05 53 81 32 34
• Campsite La Cigaline – Paix street – Montpon 05 53 80 22 16
• Tourist Office – Clémenceau square – Montpon 05 53 82 23 77
• Tobacco TEXIER – 60, Thiers street – Montpon 05 53 80 50 15
• Media library – Marie Curie square – Le Pizou 05 53 82 83 81
• Town hall – Moulin Neuf 05 53 81 81 20
• Terroir et Tradition – Croix de Pierre – Ménesplet 05 53 80 06 17
By Internet :
Fishing licences are also available online : fishing licence sales
For more information, the Dordogne Fishing Federation’s fishing guide is available at your Tourist Offices! It can also be downloaded here : 2025 brochure
Links that may interest you :
More information about fishing in the Dordogne
To learn about the different varieties of fish, click here : https://www.generationpeche.fr/181-les-fiches-poissons.htm
The Génération Pêche website also offers a glossary for the perfect fisherman !https://www.generationpeche.fr/212-le-petit-glossaire-du-parfait-pecheur.htm