CREUSOT MONTCEAU

Feet in the water

Numerous lakes and ponds dot the Creusot Montceau region, offering a wealth of opportunities to relax by the water.

Whether you’re a freshwater sailor, a fisherman or a backstroke enthusiast, you’re bound to find something to suit you here!

Fishing and swimming are regulated activities subject to strict rules. It’s a good idea to get local information before visiting the areas concerned.

Swimming

just the way you like it!

In summer, there’s nothing more refreshing than spending some time by the water.

Creusot Montceau offers a wide range of possibilities for sharing a picnic with family or friends, then diving in and feeling like a fish in the water.

Do you prefer natural swimming or a pool?

Our top 4 bathing spots

Good to know

To find out more about bathing water quality and the results of the checks carried out, check the displays on site, contact your local town hall or visit the Ministry of Health’s dedicated website.

Fishing

in all its states

Make your choice

Water bodies in the coalfield
Canal du Centre
La Dheune

The Bourbince basin, an interesting river for fishing cypinids (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.

These shallow lakes are ideal for carp, but also boast a good population of pike-perch and pike-perch in good numbers.

Between Ecuisses and Digoin, the Canal du Centre follows the Bourbince almost from one end to the other. Pike-perch are undoubtedly “THE” carnivorous fish on the canal.

And don’t forget: there are many routes for night fishing for carp on the canal.

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 feeder lakes to the Canal: Montaubry (128 ha) and Longpendu (32 ha).

Inspiration...

Around the water

Lac du Plessis, for a sporting break

How can you talk about Montceau without mentioning its lake and all the activities linked to it?

The fishermen’s corner

Top swimming spots

I can’t, I’ve got aquaponey! That’s your motto for this summer! A summer of relaxation and swimming. Alone, with family or friends, our lakes will bring you...

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