Public Fishing in Vendée, Pays de la Loire

Carp Fishing in Vendée, Pays de la Loire

Vendée in Pays de la Loire has 23 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, of which 9 permit night fishing and 23 allow bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Species present across the public waters include Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. All anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche from cartedepeche.fr and affiliation with the local AAPPMA for each venue fished.

Night carp fishing rules in Vendée are set at venue level by the local AAPPMA and can change seasonally. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page and confirm with the local federation before planning an overnight session. Designated night carp secteurs typically run from April to October on most waters.

To fish public waters in Vendée, purchase a Carte de Pêche online at cartedepeche.fr before leaving the UK. The annual licence covers most public venues across France and includes AAPPMA affiliation for each water you fish. Day and weekly licences are also available for shorter trips.

Bivvy camping is permitted at 23 venues in Vendée under standard French bivouac rules — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Confirm specific conditions on each venue page.

Fishing Licence & Rules in Vendée

All anglers fishing public waters in Vendée must hold a valid Carte de Pêche. Licences are available from cartedepeche.fr and can be purchased online before your trip. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the venue you intend to fish.

Night fishing, bivouac camping and boat use are regulated at the venue level. Always check the specific rules for your venue on PiscaMaps before travelling, and verify current permissions with the local federation if fishing at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many public fishing venues are in Vendée?+
  PiscaMaps lists 23 public fishing venues in Vendée, Pays de la Loire. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the department.
• Is night fishing allowed in Vendée?+
  9 out of 23 venues in Vendée permit night fishing. Rules vary by venue — always check the individual venue details and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
• What fish species are present in Vendée?+
  Public waters in Vendée hold Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. The exact species available varies by venue and water type.
• Can I use a bivvy in Vendée?+
  23 venues in Vendée permit bivvy camping. Standard French bivouac rules apply — one rod, within 10 metres of the bank, no fires. Always check the individual venue for specific conditions.
• Do I need a fishing licence for Vendée?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France need a Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
• How do I find carp fishing in Vendée?+
  Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Vendée by species. All public venues with carp are listed along with night fishing rules, bivvy permissions and access notes.

Public Fishing Venues in Vendée

Lakes, rivers and canals with individual venue pages on PiscaMaps:

• la Forteresse
• Retenue de Rochereau
• Lac du Jaunay
• Barrage de Moulin Papon
• Barrage du Marillet
• Retenue de la Sillonnière
• Lac du Graon
• Retenue de la Bultière
• Le Grand Lay
• Le Lay
• L'Argos
• Le Ligneron
• La Jeune Autise
• La Vendée
• La Vertonne
• Ruisseau de la Touche

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