The high tides of the English Channel are among the most impressive in Europe.
Personalized large tidal coefficients take place several times during the year. Above the
coefficient 100, the Moon and the Sun do us the honor of aligning, creating a strong attraction.
The sea recedes for kilometers revealing large expanses of sand and allowing
access to extraordinary landscapes.
At low tide, put on your boots for responsible shellfish and crustacean fishing.
tide times
Shellfish and crustaceans
The Cotentin offers a great diversity of shellfish and crustaceans that can be found on its foreshore.
During your fishing trip on foot, you will be able to fish for cockles, clams, clams, razor clams which has currycombs or, lobsters ou cake to flush out the rocks under which they hide.
Agenda for fishing trips on foot
Regulation
Each species is subject to specific regulations concerning the fishing period, fishing tools, sizes and authorized quantities in order to respect the environment and the preservation of the species.
If fishing is a recreational activity, it is nevertheless subject to regulations which relate to the sizes, quantities, periods and fishing tools.
In order to guide you as best as possible during your shore fishing trips, whether you are a novice or not, find all the good advice from Short Guide to Fishing on Foot, published by the Association for Resource-Responsive Fishing on Foot (APP2R). You will find the common species of the Channel, but also the good fishing practices to adopt, as well as the essential precautions to take full advantage of the tide.
All regulations are available on the website of the Inter-Regional Directorate of the Sea.
The spots
From the foreshore, during high tides, the western and eastern shores of Cotentin are revealed and offer great fishing opportunities for the whole family.
At low tide, the sea recedes, giving way to the foreshore. In the Cotentin, the beaches to the west, on the Côte des Isles, or to the east, in the Val de Saire are ideal for fishing on foot.
Let's go to enjoy a breath of fresh air and go in search of shellfish and crustaceans hiding in or rather under pebbles and rocks, such as curry combs or even in the sand, such as cockles, razor clams. , clams or clams. The lucky ones will catch a lobster or a spider crab!
In the pools left by the sea during the tide, shrimp and prawns can be caught using a havenet or a landing net.
On the way back, we contemplate our catch, miraculous or not, and we enjoy it! We had a great time anyway!
Generally speaking, fishing on foot is possible throughout the Cotentin coast. Consult all the same the recommended areas
For your safety, take note before leaving the emergency number at sea: 196
Practical advice for fishing on foot
TIDES
Beforehand, it is appropriate to recall some explanations on the phenomenon of tides that can be observed in the Cotentin, particularly for visitors unaccustomed to the seaside or coming from southern regions where the amplitude is much less marked.
The tide is defined as a sea level variation, due to theattraction of the moon and the sun on the seas, here the Channel Sea which borders the Cotentin coastline.
In the Cotentin, this variation between the rising or falling tide is very easily observed, as the amplitudes are large. At high tide, we talk about deep sea, in contrast, at low tide, we speak of low water. The tidal coefficient indicates the strength of the tide, it varies between 20 and 120.
It is important to keep in mind the schedule high and low tides, for fishing trips by boat, for entering and leaving certain Cotentin ports, or fishing trips so as not to leave too late on the foreshore, and risk being in difficulty on the return of the tide. On certain sites, the water heights (or tidal range) are very significant.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE
Shore fishing is a pleasure but it is advisable to take certain precautions Before leaving ! Here are some essential tips:
- Take note of the weather forecasts as well as theexact tide time Before leaving. Do not go in foggy or stormy weather.
- Equip yourself with a portable, An watch, An compass, even experienced shore fishermen can be surprised!
- Plan your equipment according to weather situation. You can quickly get cold at sea.
- Take care of the reglementation concerning catch sizes as well as authorized quantities.
- A safety problem on the foreshore, call the new sea emergency number by dialing 196