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Last catch of the day, most of the fish was gone around 11:30 am

Geneva, Switzerland – This weekend eat fish freshly caught – as in hours earlier – in Lake Geneva. This is one tip that made my mouth water, today’s fisherman’s catch.

For this one, you’ll have to cross the border to Thonon-les-Bains on Lake Geneva’s French riviera.

Each Saturday during July and August, local fishermen sell their fresh catch, known as the “retour de peche.”

After coming back from fishing, these fishermen set up their stalls (thus the “retour de peche” name.)

Where? At the Porte de Rive, in front of the Ecomusee – a museum dedicated to the local fishing history – starting at 08:30 and until noon.

Then, for a truly Geneva experience, how about trying a regional favorite, filet of perche with parsley and chive sauce.

For information on the market call: +33 (0) 4 50 71 5555

A fisherman and his family selling the last of the fish caught earlier that day

I haven’t tried it yet, so if you have, or get to it this coming Saturday, share with us your catch! I mean, your story.

Last day of the 2010 season, 28 August.

Update: I made it to the market on 14 August and although I got there quite late (only one fisherman was still left) I bought great fresh fera at an incredible price.

The fishermen sell fera, crayfish, monkfish, trout, perche and home-made fish spreads!

Here are a few suggestions if you decide to go:

• If driving, leave super early to avoid Saturday traffic on the French side of the Lake. The drive from Geneva is a good hour or so not counting traffic. You might want to get there while there is still fish, and fishermen left.
• Bring a cooler and ice (lucky for us, it was rather cool when we drove in so the fish kept well).
• Bring Euros (we forgot ours and although the fisherman was kind enough to let us pay in Francs you might not have the same luck).
• Plan a walk through the Thonon-les-bains park

Enjoy!

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