Bassin à Lambourg is a compact natural lake in Loire-Atlantique offering intimate bank fishing for pike, perch and tench — ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Day fishing only means early starts, but the 1.6-hectare setting rewards patient anglers with good specimen potential. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact Fédération Pêche Loire-Atlantique 44); it's a 311-mile haul from Calais, so best combined with other regional waters.
Night fishing at Bassin à Lambourg is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Loire-Atlantique requires specific authorisation. About 40 designated sites across the department. Check the interactive map (updated 09/01/2026) at federationpeche44.fr/ou-pecher/ before fishing at night. Source: federationpeche44.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Bassin à Lambourg under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Loire-Atlantique card (EHGO).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 44 / Fédération Pêche Loire-Atlantique. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassin à Lambourg holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Bassin à Lambourg — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 44 / Fédération Pêche Loire-Atlantique. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 44 / Fédération Pêche Loire-Atlantique) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Bassin à Lambourg, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 44 / Fédération Pêche Loire-Atlantique is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Bassin à Lambourg is 311 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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