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Lötschental

Il est interdit de pénétrer dans le tronçon de la Lonza depuis le Ferdensee (lac de barrage) vers l’intérieur de la vallée ainsi que dans tous les affluents qui se trouvent dans la zone d’exclusion de l’éboulement. Par conséquent, la pêche est également interdite dans ces zones jusqu’à nouvel avis.

Welcome to the official website of FCVPA / WKSFV

Discover everything you need to know about sport fishing in the heart of the magnificent Valais countryside. Whether you’re an avid angler or a beginner, our site is your essential guide to an unforgettable fishing experience.

Here you’ll find :

  • Regulations in force for a practice that respects nature.
  • Fishing zones and their specific features, from rivers to high-altitude lakes.
  • The training you need to practise fishing competently and with respect.
  • Information on fishing permits and how to obtain them.
  • News and events organized by the Federation and its 12 sections.
  • How to become a member of one of FCVPA’s sections.

Our mission is to promote responsible and sustainable fishing, while providing an ideal environment for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. Immerse yourself in the world of fishing in the Valais and share our love for this hobby in harmony with nature.

Happy fishing to you all!

Fish contaminated with PFAS

17, Apr, 2025

A recent study by chemists in French-speaking Switzerland has shown that regulatory limits for PFAS are exceeded in certain species of fish living in Lake Geneva.

These findings, based on a small sample of fish, are now being questioned by professional fishermen who fear damage to their image and a drop in demand from their customers. Despite the small number of fish analyzed, it seems surprising that certain species of fish living in the same environment contain higher concentrations of PFAS (particularly PFOS) than others.

A closer look at the DFI Ordinance (OCont) reveals that the maximum PFOS levels are not the same for all species. The limit is set at 7 micrograms per kilogram for trout and pike and 35 micrograms per kilogram for perch, char, whitefish, and zander. It is therefore not surprising that trout and pike exceed the limits, which are five times lower than those for other species!

Why this difference between species?

The specialists at the Federal Department of Home Affairs will certainly be able to provide us with more details!

Our regional television station Canal9 has produced an interesting report on the subject.

Fishermen in the Valais region are certainly wondering whether the trout they consume also contain PFAS in proportions exceeding the regulatory limits. Analyses were carried out in 2022 in various lakes and rivers in the canton, and some of these were closed to fishing (Stockalper Canal, Mangettes Canal, Gouille des Mangettes, etc.). In the other waters, the levels found in the fish analyzed were below the limit values. In addition, the trout used for measurement are sourced from farms that are regularly inspected by the cantonal health authorities.

You can therefore continue to catch trout in our Valais waters and enjoy eating them!

Happy Easter!

96e Assemblée des délégués de la FCVPA, 15 février 2025 Saxon

20, Feb, 2025

The FCVPA section of Martigny organized the 96th assembly of delegates of the Fédération Cantonale Valaisanne des Pêcheurs Amateurs (Cantonal Federation of Valais Amateur Fishermen) with great skill. This assembly brought together 90 delegates from the different regions of Valais.
Mr. Bernard Broye, President of the FCVPA cantonal committee, presented the major events that have marked the year 2024. Mr. Broye detailed the most serious damage to wildlife and aquatic environments: The draining of the Toules dam, which wiped out all the fish and benthic fauna between Bourg-St-Pierre and Martigny, pollution of 4 kilometers of the Fully Canal, the flooding of the Navizence, which destroyed almost the entire fish population, the flooding of the fish farms in Brig and Leuk and the destruction of the breeding ponds in the Saas Valley. Civil engineering works, carried out in a manner that did not comply with the requirements for the preservation of wildlife, also seriously damaged the wildlife in various sectors of the Wissigen canal and the Saas Viège. All these unfortunate events seriously affect not only the fish but also their breeding grounds, endangering local populations.
Mr. Broye noted the excellent collaboration with the Service de la Chasse, de la Pêche et de la Faune and emphasized the hard work of all the fish farmers, those responsible for the releases, and the various assistants working in the twelve sections of the FCVPA. These various players contribute actively throughout the year to compensate for the natural reproduction of fish and ‘breakages’ by a controlled restocking of the various rivers and lakes in the canton with juvenile fish from local stocks.

Some interresting Datas :

The Assembly has decided on a significant change: from 2026, the use of single, double or triple barbed hooks will be banned in all Valais waters. As a result, the current exception for open water will be abolished.
Mr. Stefan Wenger, vice-president of the Swiss Fishing Federation and Mr. Nicolas Bourquin, head of the Valais Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Service, presented various projects currently underway within their respective organizations.
An overview of the future fishven catch registration application was also presented by Mr. Papilloud, an employee of the SCPF. This application, which is already in production in several Swiss cantons, should be available to fishermen in Valais in 2026.
Fishing in Valais is a popular hobby among residents and tourists alike. In 2024, around 2,500 fishermen took out an annual fishing license and 3,500 short-term daily fishing licenses were sold at points of sale throughout the canton.