Fly Fishing in Corrèze — Camping Au Soleil d’Oc

Located on the left bank of the Dordogne in Monceaux-sur-Dordogne, between Argentat and Beaulieu, Camping Au Soleil d’Oc boasts an exceptional location for fly fishing enthusiasts.

This section of the Dordogne is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in France and Europe for this practice, particularly due to the quality and quantity of its fish population, as well as the beauty of its natural setting.

The stretch between Argentat and Monceaux-sur-Dordogne is particularly popular with fly fishermen, offering ideal conditions for practicing this elegant technique. What makes the Dordogne internationally renowned for fly fishing is, above all, the exceptional density and diversity of aquatic insect hatches observed there.

The clear waters of the Dordogne are home to a diverse fish fauna that delights fly fishermen:

Salmonids

• Brown trout (minimum catch size: 30 cm on the Dordogne, limit of 6 per day including a maximum of 3 brown trout)
• Grayling, an emblematic species of the Dordogne (minimum size: 35 cm, limit of 1 per day)
• Rainbow trout

Predatory fish

• Pike (minimum size: 60 cm, limit of 3 predatory fish per day including a maximum of 2 pike)
• Zander
• Perch

White fish

• Roach
• Carp
• Eel

Between Argentat and Monceaux-sur-Dordogne, anglers can practice various fly fishing techniques:

• Dry fly fishing, particularly visual and spectacular during massive insect hatches
• Nymph fishing, imitating aquatic insect larvae
• Streamer fishing to target larger specimens

Camping Au Soleil d’Oc spans 3 hectares and has 99 pitches, including 64 accommodations. Open from May 1st to November 21st, with reception accessible from 9 AM to 7:30 PM, this 4-star family campsite offers various accommodation options to suit all types of stays.

Anglers can choose between:

• Traditional pitches for tents, caravans, or motorhomes
• Comfortable mobile home rentals
• Reasonably priced chalets

These accommodations are available either in the center of the camping area, close to shops and local services, or riverside, with a more open view close to the water, in a more refreshing environment.

Specific services for anglers

Camping Au Soleil d’Oc is certified as a “fishing accommodation,” a national certification guaranteeing high-quality services and facilities adapted for anglers. Among the specific services offered:

• Secure storage for fishing equipment
• Dedicated area for drying waders and technical clothing
• Rinsing basin for equipment
• Up-to-date information on fishing conditions and water levels
• Sale of fishing licenses at the country bistro 500 m from the campsite

In addition to fly fishing, Camping Au Soleil d’Oc offers various activities to diversify your stay:

• Mini-golf
• Water activities: canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding
• Daytime and evening entertainment
• Discovery of the festive local producers’ markets in Monceaux, a 5-minute walk from the campsite

Explore the surroundings from the campsite

Camping Au Soleil d’Oc also serves as an ideal base for exploring the natural and cultural riches of the region:

• The Dordogne valley with its landscapes sculpted by the river
• Picturesque villages like Argentat, Beaulieu, Collonges-la-Rouge, and Curemonte, classified among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”
• The Murel and Gimel waterfalls
• The Millevaches plateau, a true water tower of the Limousin, home to numerous first-category rivers richly stocked with wild brown trout

Whether you are an experienced fly fisherman or a beginner wishing to learn this elegant technique, Camping Au Soleil d’Oc offers the ideal setting to fully live your passion while enjoying a comfortable stay with family or friends in the heart of preserved nature.