Indre · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Indre, Centre-Val de Loire 49 acres (20 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 286mi from Calais
About Grand lac de Belle-Isle
Grand lac de Belle-Isle is a small natural lake in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, covering 20 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 Grand lac de Belle-Isle — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Châteauroux.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 286 miles from Calais, Grand lac de Belle-Isle is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Indre
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
286 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Châteauroux
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Grand lac de Belle-Isle 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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Grand lac de Belle-Isle covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand lac de Belle-Isle?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand lac de Belle-Isle?+
Night fishing at Grand lac de Belle-Isle is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Châteauroux..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand lac de Belle-Isle?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand lac de Belle-Isle under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand lac de Belle-Isle from Calais?+
Grand lac de Belle-Isle is approximately 286 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand lac de Belle-Isle?+
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 Châteauroux).
Fishing in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire
Indre is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Centre-Val de Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
