Champsanglard is a scenic 48-hectare Creuse reservoir offering excellent mixed fishing with healthy carp, catfish and pike populations across diverse habitat—around 324 miles from Calais, making it an ideal addition to a longer French tour. Night fishing is permitted in designated AAPPMA zones, and electric boats are allowed, opening up exploration of deeper water and quieter margins. You'll need to purchase a local AAPPMA day or season permit on arrival; check current regulations with FDAAPPMA 23 beforehand.
Night fishing at Champsanglard is authorised under Creuse regulations. Night carp confirmed on 4 designated zones — 15 pegs total. Left bank (Anzème, 2 zones): ~200m (pegs 1–5) and ~120m (pegs 1–2). Right bank (Jouillat): ~330m (pegs 1–5). Right bank (Champsanglard): ~150m (pegs 1–3). Season: 1 April–30 November. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: fdpeche23.wixsite.com/peche23/carpe-de-nuit
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Champsanglard under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Creuse departmental card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Champsanglard holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Champsanglard — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale. 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 23 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Champsanglard, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Champsanglard is 324 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Champsanglard — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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