With 7,705 miles (12,400 km) of rivers, 745 miles (1,200 km) of canals and 20,000 hectares of natural and artificial lakes, Burgundy is a paradise for fishermen on the lookout for pikes, carps, catfish or trouts. Depending on the nature of the waterways and one's physical condition, everyone can indulge in one's favorite fishing technique (still fishing, lure fishing, live fishing...) with the sole watchwords of patience and perseverance.