Discover the pleasures of fishing on footduring your stay in Southern Brittany

Come and discover all the pleasures of foot fishing in Southern Brittany, by spending your vacations in Loire-Atlantique Au Soir d’Été campsite, near La Baule and Guérande .

A fisherman’s paradiseexplore the secrets of the Atlantic Ocean

Whether you’re a beginner or an avid angler, just 800 meters from Camping Au Soir d’Été. The sea and coasts of theAtlantic Ocean are a fisherman’s paradise.

Armed with buckets, spades andlanding nets, explore the secrets of sand and rocks. Shrimp, clams, cockles, periwinkles, oysters, mussels and crabs will fill your baskets.

On the Quimiac beach a unique seafront and unparalleled luminosity await you!

Twice a day, during high tides in the Presqu’île Guérande area, large stretches of sand and pebbles are uncovered, giving access to fishermen on foot.

Get your fill of the great outdoors by walking along a beach in search of shellfish. Don’t hesitate, the Camping Au Soir d’Eté in Mesquer is the ideal starting point for any excursion !

Precautionswhen fishing on foot in Southern Brittany


Like any leisure activity, fishing on foot requires a few precautions. Before going to the fishing spot, check the tide times, the weather forecast and the sanitation level of the fishing spot (see the results published by the DDASS and posted by the communes at the Quimiac tourist office and in Mesquer town hall).

Other instructions must also be followed:

  • Do not fish on a park granted to a professional
  • Respect minimum shellfish sizes and quantities: Mussels: 4cm and 5 kg per person per trip, cockles: 3cm and 5 kg, clams: 4cm and 3 kg.
  • Shovels, forks and rakes are forbidden; only knives and hand scrapers are permitted.