Fishing weekend for two: fish by day, sleep by the water at night

Imagine a weekend with just one thing to do: fish. Drop your bags in a floating chalet by the water, cast your lines from the terrace, have dinner in peace watching the lake at sunset, then pick your session back up at first light without ever leaving your spot. This dream scenario exists, and it goes by the name Domaine du Dahu. Located in Sablons in the Gironde — 40 minutes from Bordeaux and 20 minutes from Saint-Émilion — this private domain combines unusual accommodation and quality fishing in a preserved setting. Find all the details on our fishing page.

Fishing included for floating-chalet guests

One of Domaine du Dahu's great strengths is that fishing is included for floating-chalet guests, with no fishing licence and no extra charge: you can fish as much as you like from your terrace, throughout your stay. If you come for the day without booking a chalet, here is the full rate breakdown for day visitors:

• €98 / day for 1 or 2 people
• + €45 per angler beyond 2 people
• + €25 per non-fishing companion beyond 2 people
• + €15 for a child under 10

Booking is recommended: fishing spots are deliberately limited to preserve the quality of the experience and the tranquillity of the lake. Good news: cancellation is possible at any time (please refer to the T&Cs), giving you all the flexibility you need to plan your weekend.

Sleeping by the water: the floating chalets

The domain offers 5 floating chalets positioned directly on the 3-hectare private lake. Each chalet has a terrace overlooking the water — perfect for setting your rods, watching the rings on the surface, and enjoying the exceptional surroundings with no overlooking neighbours. Chalets are available from €110 per night and come with a fully equipped kitchen: you manage your meals as you like, whenever suits you.

Fishing from the terrace of your floating chalet is a rare experience. No walk to reach the bank, no kit to carry: you are literally above the lake. In the morning, the first ray of sunlight touching the surface and the sound of your alarm going off — that is the kind of memory that stays with an angler for life.

Pets are welcome with a supplement of €14 per animal per night. A tourist tax of €1.20 per adult per night also applies. The domain responds to all enquiries within 24 hours.

A preserved private lake free from fishing pressure

The Domaine du Dahu lake is a 3-hectare body of water, fed by natural springs and entirely private. With no overlooking neighbours, far from roads and noise, it offers an environment that many anglers search for but rarely find. The species present are varied:

• Carp — including fine mirror carp — for fans of long sessions
• Pike and zander for lure anglers
• Black bass and perch to vary the pleasures

The no-kill rule is mandatory across the entire lake. This is what guarantees healthy, good-sized fish and quality fishing weekend after weekend. A fish properly returned in good condition is a fish that will grow even larger for the next session.

Perfect with friends or as a couple

The fishing weekend at Domaine du Dahu lends itself perfectly to two scenarios:

• With angling friends: book a chalet each or a large chalet together — fishing is included for each of you throughout the stay, with no time pressure and no fishing pressure. Each duo can also choose their own spots freely.
• As a couple: one fishes, the other recharges by the water, with included fishing available to whoever wants to cast a line, at no extra charge. The lake setting, the absolute calm and the floating chalet accommodation also make it an exceptional romantic getaway.

The domain's geographical location is an added bonus: 20 minutes from Saint-Émilion, it is very easy to include a vineyard visit and wine tasting in your weekend programme, on the evening after fishing or during a half-day break.

How to plan your fishing weekend

Here is a sample itinerary for the perfect weekend at Domaine du Dahu:

• Friday evening: arrive at the domain, settle into the floating chalet, first lines in the water at sunset.
• Saturday: a full day's fishing, early morning session from the terrace, exploring spots through the day, evening by the water.
• Sunday morning: the dawn session (often the most productive!), then departure after breakfast prepared in the chalet's kitchen.

To go further in planning your stay, check out our guides on no-kill carp fishing on a private lake, on pike and black bass lure fishing, and our selection of 5 fishing spots less than 1h from Bordeaux.