fishing france - advice/comment please

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Not sure if this is the correct newsgroup, however I will be in France
(Dordogne region) for 2 weeeks commencing 18 September.

My usual tackle when I travel is a small collapsible rod and reel, a couple
of spinners (lures) and maybe a few hooks and sinkers.

Not that fussed what I catch, although have been known to score the odd
trout or small salmon on the lures, I just like the relaxation of "wetting a
line" when I am away.

I have been reading as much as I can from newsgroups etc and have gleaned
the following information.

I can purchase a 15 day vacation license in France.
There are first class and second class licenses
Truit/samon season seems to finish on 15 Sept.
Most waters are privately owned, although the Dordogne river is a public
water.
Carp fishing is a huge industry - especially for the English anglers

I do not want to break the law, but just want to spend a few leisurely hours
with a line in the water and catch (and release) whatever may happen along.

However, I am starting to think that it may all just be a bit to difficult.

I would appreciate any comment or advice please

Thanks
Trevor
Perth
Western Australia