Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 74 acres (30 ha)
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 74 acres (30 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 402mi from Calais
About Étang de Chancelade
Étang de Chancelade is a small natural lake in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 30 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Chancelade — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 402 miles from Calais, Étang de Chancelade requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Dordogne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
402 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Dordogne
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Étang de Chancelade holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Chancelade covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Chancelade?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Chancelade?+
Night fishing at Étang de Chancelade is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Chancelade?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Chancelade under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Chancelade from Calais?+
Étang de Chancelade is approximately 402 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Chancelade?+
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 (AAPPMA de la Dordogne).
Fishing in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Dordogne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
