Become a Private Fishing Warden: Get involved in protecting our waters!

In many areas, aquatic environments are facing increasing pressures: pollution, poaching, non-compliance with regulations, climate change, and the decline of certain species. Faced with these challenges, local fishing associations (AAPPMA) are strengthening their teams and seeking passionate, motivated, and responsible volunteers willing to work in the field as volunteer private fishing wardens . This essential, often overlooked role is central to the preservation of ecosystems and the sustainable management of fish populations .

Joining the network of Private Fishery Wardens means:

• To contribute concretely to the preservation of aquatic environments and species

• To take action on the ground and participate in the actions carried out by the AAPPMA

• Join a close-knit, supportive, passionate and respected team

• To represent a mission of general interest, useful and rewarding

Beyond surveillance, it is a moral commitment: to preserve today what fishermen will admire tomorrow .

L’uniforme siglé « Garde-Pêche Particulier » : une marque d’engagement, de responsabilité et de défense du patrimoine piscicole.

Your main tasks

The role of the Private Fisheries Warden is not limited to surveillance. He embodies authority, education, observation, and prevention :

• Monitor and protect the fishing area allocated to the AAPPMA

• Participate in the fight against poaching, nuisances, or pollution.

• Enforcing current regulations

• Inform, raise awareness, advise and promote good fishing practices

• Ensuring peace and respect for nature

This role is official, regulated and exercised under oath .

Observation en silence au cœur du milieu naturel : le Garde-Pêche Particulier assure une veille continue pour protéger les zones sensibles et prévenir les comportements à risque.

Desired profile

The AAPPMA (local fishing associations) are looking for volunteers who meet the following conditions:

• To be a member of an AAPPMA (fishing association) and at least 18 years old

• Possess a clean criminal record extract n°2

• Demonstrate seriousness, maturity, motivation and availability

• Having a sense of contact, communication and respect

• Sharing the fundamental values of community fishing: respect, protection, transmission

No prior police or administrative skills are required: the training will prepare you for anything .

Respect, vigilance, engagement : la mission des Gardes-Pêche Particuliers.

Training & Swearing-in

Each candidate benefits from a specific training program , provided by the Federation, with the acquisition of skills:

• Regulatory & Legal Framework

• Surveillance techniques

• Communication & Prevention

• Safety & professional posture

At the end of the process and after validation, the oath is issued by decision of the Court , allowing the holder to legally carry out these missions with status and legitimacy .

Conclusion

By becoming a Private Fishery Warden, you choose action over observation , transmission over passivity , and you contribute to the sustainability of our waters, our fish and our common passion: fishing .

The future of our aquatic environments also depends on you.