When to go to carnivorous fishing?

You want some action and you have decided to start carnivorous fishing? You should know that this is a family of fish that is quite formidable. Considered as a predator type of fish, the carnivore is not easily fooled. You must therefore choose your technique, your equipment and your hunting period carefully before casting.

Pike fishing

If you want to do some pike fishing, it is important to start by knowing the type of fish you need to target. Among the most fearsome predators is the pike. With its 700 teeth, it is quite capable of cutting your line in no time. Pike are particularly fond of the edges, the calm parts of the watercourse and areas rich in vegetation. This carnivore breeds in the spring during the months of February, March and April. If you wish to fish for pike, be aware that fishing is closed during this period.

Pike fishing is open from¹ May until January of the following year. However, it is important to note that winter is considered the perfect time to fish for pike.

Catfish fishing

This is a very impressive fish. It can be distinguished from other fish by its elongated body, its naked skin and its colour, which can be marbled brown or white. It is considered to be the largest freshwater carnivore in France. Like the pike, the catfish also prefers calm, deep water. It breeds from May to June. It is therefore recommended that you avoid catfish fishing during this period. The male may become more aggressive during this incubation period. If you wish to fish for catfish, you should know that there is no opening or closing date for this type of fish. You can therefore fish all year round.

Pike-perch fishing

The pike-perch is a carnivorous fish, known for its slender body and elongated head. With its highly developed dentition, its size of 40 to 60 cm, the pike perch is considered to be a fish that is combative and a fish with an important characteristic. Some types of pike perch can even exceed 100 cm. As far as reproduction is concerned, you should know that this type of carnivorous fish reproduces during the month of April to June depending on the weather. If you wish to fish for pike-perch, there are various techniques available to you. We also advise you to wait until July before fishing for pike perch. However, nothing prevents you from catching your fish in mid-June. It is also suggested that you fish for pike perch during the winter. During the summer, with the heat, fishing is quite complicated.