Fishing site – River La Sioule (Haute Sioule)

Pontgibaud

Haute Sioule AAPPMA manages about 39 km of Sioule river and 54 km of streams. Three no-kill courses (courses without killing) and 2 fishing reserves are present on our fishing course.

On the Sioule, all fishing methods authorised in 1st category can be used.
Grayling is no-kill throughout the Sioule.
Our No-Kill routes are :
– All fishing methods, single hook without barb or crushed barb.
– Catch and release is compulsory for trout and grayling.
– The size of fish(…)

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Opening hours

From 14/03 to 20/09/2026 daily.
Open from 25/04 to 20/09/2026 for pike.

Prices and payment methods

  • For 2026 :
  • 114€ : Interfederal card CHI adult
  • 87€ : Adult card
  • 36,5€ : Weekly pass
  • 42€ : Woman discovery card
  • 14€ : Day pass
  • 27€ : Youth card for minors aged 12 to under 18 as at 01/01
  • 8€ : Discovery pass for young people aged under 12 as of 01/01.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Pets welcome
  • Picnic area
  • Public WC

Pets welcome

Chiens autorisés : Fishermen, your dogs must not disturb the animals in the meadows.

Additional information

Regulations :
Trout: Minimum size 25 cm / maximum 4 salmonids per day and per angler. Fishing authorised from 14/03/2026 to 20/09/2026.
Grayling no-kill throughout the Sioule river.
Pike: minimum size 60 cm / maximum 2 pikes per day and per angler. Fishing authorised from 25/04/2026 to 20/09/2026

A list of retailers offering fishing card sales is available at www.cartedepêche.fr.
Fishing card sales:
– Thalie et Aglaé – 04 73 60 08 12 – Pontgibaud.
– Kiriel Agriflore – 04 73 79 92 27 – Bromont-Lamothe

Location

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In the country

Updated on 13 February 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles