Pike Fishing on St Michel Reservoir (Lac du Brennilis)
(Mininum Keeper Length for Pike is 65cm)

Predator fishing is the fastest growing freshwater angling pursuit in Brittany with many game fishermen keen to try out the latest flies, lures and techniques on their favourite toothy critter. With a large reservoir to explore either by shore fishing, wading, or boat fishing, you may not even bump into another angler on any particular day. Also, don't be surprised if you catch a specimen perch or big rainbow trout during your quest for pike too!

St Michel reservoir or Lac du Brennilis is Finistère's premiere fishing reservoir at 450+ hectares. It is teaming with fly and lure-snapping pike whose brilliant side livery are like no other as Sam's clients have discovered in the past. By far the best way to get the most out of your pike-fishing is by boat (equipped with electric motors only) or wade so you can cover as much productive shoreline as possible. The pike fishing season for 2007 on the reservoir starts from mid May and continues to the end of December. The pike season was extended by one month this year to ensure that the majority of the gravid females had laid there eggs. Fish over 15 kilos have been caught on this lake. Some examples are provided on this page so you don't think Sam is joking when it comes to the size and beauty of St Michel pike. Also visit the gallery above for more pics.

'Loch-style', a great way to fish St Michel reservoir!
 (contact Sam below for guiding details)

Guide Fees

Standard guide fees can be found by clicking Package deals can be created for those anglers who would like to fish for extended periods.

Sample St Michel Specimens
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Pike, zander (see pics below), and perch love weir pools. On the Nantes-to-Brest canal sections of the rivers, Hyere and Aulne, there are an abundance of good weir pools to choose from. Sam has details on hand to help you make an informed decision depending on the time of year you come and fish. Zander over 6 kilos were caught last year, many of which were caught by coarse fishermen seeking a bit of a change. Pike and zander season on the Aulne runs starts in January for about 3 weeks, then their is a pause from February to mid May (to protect spawning stock) when the season starts again and continues to the end of December. Please remember that the minimum keeper length for both Pike and Zander in the canal is 60cm.

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