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Étang de Bourdaloue is an intimate 11-hectare natural lake in Loir-et-Cher offering solid carp and tench fishing in a quiet, bank-only setting—ideal if you want to escape the busier venues. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers, making it a genuine option for dedicated sessions around 244 miles south of Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher to confirm current night-fishing rules before your trip).
Étang de Bourdaloue lies 244 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étang de Bourdaloue is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Loir-et-Cher is authorised on specific designated plans d'eau. The federation manages a mix of no-kill, night carp, and multipêche étangs. Check peche41.fr/4639-les-plans-d-eau-associatifs.htm for the full list. Source: peche41.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Bourdaloue under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Loir-et-Cher departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Bourdaloue holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Étang de Bourdaloue — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher. 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 Étang de Bourdaloue, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Bourdaloue is 244 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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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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