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Carrière de la Guerre is a lowland quarry lake situated in the Vendée department of western France, offering a peaceful fishing experience in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region. This former extraction site provides good opportunities for coarse fishing in a characteristic landscape of flat, rural western France.
Night fishing at Carrière de la Guerre is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Carrière de la Guerre.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Carrière de la Guerre under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Vendée. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Carrière de la Guerre holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, tench, roach, rudd, perch, pike, catfish. 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 Carrière de la Guerre — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Vendée. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Carrière de la Guerre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Vendée is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Vendée is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Vendée or explore all of Pays de la Loire.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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