🦀 Foot fishing in Carnac: tides, shells and unforgettable memories
At Les Bruyères campsite in Carnac, the treasure...
it's the pirate experience for all the family!
Vivez la magie de la pêche à pied dans le Morbihan, au départ du Camping Les Bruyères de Carnac
Ahoy holidaymakers!
When the sea recedes, it reveals another world... A world of wet sand, mysterious little pools and shells to discover by hand.
À CarnacFishing on foot is more than just a pastime: it's a tradition, a family adventure with the scent of sea spray and shared memories.
Since Camping Les Pirates de Carnac anciennement Les Bruyères de CarnacThe ocean's treasures are yours to discover at low tide.
📍 Where can you go shore fishing in Carnac?
Less than 10 minutes from the campsite,
Several beaches are ideal for fishing:
Grande Plage de Carnac - large, accessible and child-friendly
Saint-Colomban beach - rocky corners perfect for prawns and periwinkles
Beach of Légenèse - sand and pebbles, ideal for clams
Beaumer beach - rich in a variety of shellfish
Ty Bihan Beach - more discreet, perfect for a quiet outing
⚠️ Attention certain ranges may be temporarily closed to fishing on footparticularly in summer, for health reasons.
👉 Before each outing, remember to consult the official interactive map on
pecheapied-responsable.fr,
or ask at the Town Hall or at our reception desk. Bans can be introduced overnight by municipal by-law.
⛱️ A simple, free and family-friendly activity
No need for a licence or sophisticated equipment:
Un seau, un petit couteau, des chaussures qui n’ont pas peur de l’eau, et le tour est joué !
Accessible to all, fishing on foot is a great way to free, fun, natural activityIt's the perfect way to keep young and old busy during low tide.
⚖️ Regulation of fishing on foot (Morbihan)
Recreational fishing is authorised in Morbihan, but it is strictly regulated.
| Species | Min. size | Quota / day |
|---|---|---|
| Clam | 4 cm | 150 max |
| Periwinkle | - | 500 max |
| Oyster | 5 cm | 60 max |
| Scallops | 11 cm | 30 max (from 1/10 to 14/05) |
| Abalone | 9 cm | 20 max (from 1/09 to 14/06) |
🛠️ Authorised tools small knife, hoe (10×15 cm max), landing net (≤ 40 cm), grappling hook
🚫 Forbidden : fixed nets, motorised tools, trampling of seagrass beds, fishing in oyster farming concessions (signs on site)
👉 These rules apply for personal use only Resale is prohibited.
Kids Club "Le Repere des Petits Pirates
Discover a family campsite in Morbihan with a variety of exciting activities to delight young and old alike.
Mobile homes
Come and discover our selection of 1 to 4 bedroom mobile homes to rent in Carnac, all comfortable for all the family and equipped with a DTT TV connection.
Locations
Our spacious, shady pitches are ideal for caravans, campervans and tents.
Swimming pool
Profitez de notre camping avec piscine couverte et chauffée à 28° qui vous permet de profiter de l'eau par tous les temps, dès le début de la saison.
🌿 Good practice for the perfect angler
📅 Consult the tide times (displayed at the campsite reception)
📍 Find out more about the water quality on pecheapied-responsable.fr
⚖️ Respect minimum sizes and authorised quotas
🧽 Put the stones back exactly as you found them
👟 Wear closed shoes: they slip... and sometimes pinch!
🗣️ Always tell someone before you go fishing
🥶 Consume your shots the same day, after rinsing with clean water
🌕 Great tides = great discoveries
For an even more magical outing, opt for the high tide days (coefficient ≥ 90).
The ocean's treasures are revealed more widely... and the memories become even more precious.
📌 A tide table is available at the campsite reception.
⚓ A deep-rooted tradition in Carnac
Here, fishing on foot is a living heritagepassed down from generation to generation.
This is an opportunity to help your children discover nature in a different waylearn to recognise shellfish, listen to the seagulls as you walk along the foreshore... and maybe even take home a few clams for an aperitif. 😉
📞 Any questions? Need some advice?
The entire Camping Les Pirates de Carnac anciennement Les Bruyères de Carnac will be happy to guide you:
the most suitable spots according to the tide, the ideal times, the species to be found at the moment...
🎒 A local, free, fun and nature-friendly activity... what more could you ask for?
