Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 33 acres (13 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 33 acres (13 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 317mi from Calais
About Découverte Saint-Amédée
Formed by damming a river valley in Saône-et-Loire, Découverte Saint-Amédée is a small public reservoir covering 13 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Découverte Saint-Amédée is allowed: Former Mine. Large night zone. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 317 miles from Calais, Découverte Saint-Amédée requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
33 acres (13 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
317 miles
Managed by
Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Lac St-Amédée
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Découverte Saint-Amédée holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Lac St-Amédée) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Découverte Saint-Amédée?+
Découverte Saint-Amédée covers 33 acres (13 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Découverte Saint-Amédée?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Découverte Saint-Amédée?+
Night fishing at Découverte Saint-Amédée is permitted. Former Mine. Large night zone.
Are bivvies allowed at Découverte Saint-Amédée?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Découverte Saint-Amédée under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Découverte Saint-Amédée from Calais?+
Découverte Saint-Amédée is approximately 317 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Découverte Saint-Amédée?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Lac St-Amédée).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saône-et-Loire is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
