🦀 Foot fishing in Carnac: tides, shells and unforgettable memories
At Les Bruyères campsite in Carnac, the treasure...
it's the pirate experience for all the family!
Vivez la magie de la pêche à pied dans le Morbihan, au départ du Camping Les Bruyères de Carnac
Ahoy holidaymakers!
When the sea recedes, it reveals another world... A world of wet sand, mysterious little pools and shells to discover by hand.
À CarnacFishing on foot is more than just a pastime: it's a tradition, a family adventure with the scent of sea spray and shared memories.
Since Campsite Les Bruyères de CarnacThe ocean's treasures are yours to discover at low tide.
📍 Where can you go shore fishing in Carnac?
Less than 10 minutes from the campsite,
Several beaches are ideal for fishing:
Grande Plage de Carnac - large, accessible and child-friendly
Saint-Colomban beach - rocky corners perfect for prawns and periwinkles
Beach of Légenèse - sand and pebbles, ideal for clams
Beaumer beach - rich in a variety of shellfish
Ty Bihan Beach - more discreet, perfect for a quiet outing
⚠️ Attention certain ranges may be temporarily closed to fishing on footparticularly in summer, for health reasons.
👉 Before each outing, remember to consult the official interactive map on
pecheapied-responsable.fr,
or ask at the Town Hall or at our reception desk. Bans can be introduced overnight by municipal by-law.
⛱️ A simple, free and family-friendly activity
No need for a licence or sophisticated equipment:
Un seau, un petit couteau, des chaussures qui n’ont pas peur de l’eau, et le tour est joué !
Accessible to all, fishing on foot is a great way to free, fun, natural activityIt's the perfect way to keep young and old busy during low tide.
⚖️ Regulation of fishing on foot (Morbihan)
Recreational fishing is authorised in Morbihan, but it is strictly regulated.
| Species | Min. size | Quota / day |
|---|---|---|
| Clam | 4 cm | 150 max |
| Periwinkle | - | 500 max |
| Oyster | 5 cm | 60 max |
| Scallops | 11 cm | 30 max (from 1/10 to 14/05) |
| Abalone | 9 cm | 20 max (from 1/09 to 14/06) |
🛠️ Authorised tools small knife, hoe (10×15 cm max), landing net (≤ 40 cm), grappling hook
🚫 Forbidden : fixed nets, motorised tools, trampling of seagrass beds, fishing in oyster farming concessions (signs on site)
👉 These rules apply for personal use only Resale is prohibited.
🌿 Good practice for the perfect angler
📅 Consult the tide times (displayed at the campsite reception)
📍 Find out more about the water quality on pecheapied-responsable.fr
⚖️ Respect minimum sizes and authorised quotas
🧽 Put the stones back exactly as you found them
👟 Wear closed shoes: they slip... and sometimes pinch!
🗣️ Always tell someone before you go fishing
🥶 Consume your shots the same day, after rinsing with clean water
🌕 Great tides = great discoveries
For an even more magical outing, opt for the high tide days (coefficient ≥ 90).
The ocean's treasures are revealed more widely... and the memories become even more precious.
📌 A tide table is available at the campsite reception.
⚓ A deep-rooted tradition in Carnac
Here, fishing on foot is a living heritagepassed down from generation to generation.
This is an opportunity to help your children discover nature in a different waylearn to recognise shellfish, listen to the seagulls as you walk along the foreshore... and maybe even take home a few clams for an aperitif. 😉
📞 Any questions? Need some advice?
The entire Campsite Les Bruyères de Carnac will be happy to guide you:
the most suitable spots according to the tide, the ideal times, the species to be found at the moment...
🎒 A local, free, fun and nature-friendly activity... what more could you ask for?
