La Puisaye Forterre, located in the department of the Yonne in Burgundy, is a favorite place for fishing enthusiasts. With its numerous ponds, rivers and streams, this area offers a bucolic setting for enthusiasts of this activity. Whether you are a novice or an experienced fisherman, Puisaye-Forterre will seduce you with the diversity of its sites and the richness of its fauna.


Where to fish in Puisaye?
The waters of the Puisaye ponds are home to a variety of fauna. You can experience fishing there. trout, carp or the family pike and many other species of fish. Fishing enthusiasts will find what they are looking for every year in the Yonne, whatever their level of experience. Each location offers a unique setting and varied fishing opportunities, whether with family, friends or alone. Among the most popular places for fishing in Puisaye Forterre are:
- le Bourdon Lake à Saint Fargeau.
- le Domaine du Moulin Rouge à Charny Orée de Puisaye.
- the Moutiers-en-Puisaye pond.
- the Bléneau pond.
- the pond of Toucy.
- the Vanneau pond in Saints-en-Puisaye in Lapwing Mill.
- the Loing particularly in the municipalities of Saint-Martin des Champs or Saint-Fargeau.
- la river of the tendril à Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye.
Where can I buy my fishing licenses?
Fishing licenses are available for sale at the Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye tourist office as well as at the Saint-Fargeau tourist office.
In addition to giving you information, local fishing associations can issue you cards, as well as certain specialized online sites such as Yonne departmental fishing federation.
What are the prices for fishing in the Yonne department?
The over here vary depending on the period of validity of the card (year or day) and the catégorie watercourses. There are special rates for kids.

Fishing at Lac du Bourdon
Emblematic place of Puisaye-Forterre for fishing, the Bourdon Lake is renowned throughout France for carp fishing. You can fish there day or night, and this makes it a major attraction for enthusiasts.
Discovery of Puisaye-Forterre through fishing
The activities
Many water points in Puisaye-Forterre will allow you to fish in complete peace of mind. The emblematic sites for this activity can allow you to enjoy this nature in a different way:

- Au Bourdon Lake, nautical activities are available (canoe, pedal boat, paddle, dinghy, windsurfing, etc.).
- Au Domaine du Moulin Rouge, chocolatier Sébastien Métoyer can help you discover their know-how.
- À Moutiers pond, hiking trails marked out are provided to discover the natural and historical heritage of Puisaye-Forterre.
Accommodations
Some accommodations in Puisaye Forterre are labeled Etap’Loisirs Pêche to guarantee you a warm welcome and the possibility of storing your fishing equipment as usual. Domaine du Moulin Rouge in Charny-Orée de Puisaye or at Lancières campsite in Rogny-les-sept-Ecluses.