The fishermen’s corner | Creusot Montceau Tourist Office

A playground

exceptional

In the Creusot Montceau region, fishing can be much more than just a hobby – it’s a real passion shared by locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious amateur, our lakes, rivers and ponds offer unforgettable experiences in an exceptional natural setting. Our territory, located in the heart of Burgundy, is rich in rivers and lakes, perfect for fishing. With its varied landscapes ranging from lush green forests to rolling hills, every corner of nature offers a soothing and inspiring setting for fishing enthusiasts.

A few corners

fishing

Water bodies in the coalfield

The Bourbince basin, an interesting river for cyprinid fishing (gudgeon, roach, chub), is best known to anglers for its lakes, the largest in Saône-et-Loire: la Sorme (230 ha), Torcy (164 ha), le Breuil (70 ha), Berthaud (50 ha) and Montchanin (40 ha). All are located between Le Creusot and Montceau-les-Mines, are easily accessible and will delight family anglers. The shallow waters are ideal for carp, but also boast a good population of pike-perch and pike-perch in good numbers.

Center canal

Between Écuisses and Digoin, the Canal du Centre follows the Bourbince almost from one end to the other. Pike-perch are undoubtedly “the” carnivore of choice on the canal. Good to know: the canal is also ideal for night fishing for carp.

La Dheune

The Dheune is a small, flat river that meanders through the Chalonnais region. The Dheune basin offers a wealth of fishing opportunities. You’ll have little trouble catching small fry of white fish all along its length. The most popular fishing areas are the Canal du Centre and two large canal feeder lakes: Montaubry (128 ha) and Longpendu (32 ha).