Eure, Normandie 297 acres (120 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Grand lac de Bouafles
Grand lac de Bouafles is a lowland lake in the Eure department of Normandie, offering accessible fishing in a gently rolling rural landscape. This productive water provides reliable opportunities for anglers seeking diverse species in a characterful Norman setting.
Department
Eure
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Water
Size
297 acres (120 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Eure
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Grand lac de Bouafles
Night fishing at Grand lac de Bouafles is not permitted. Dept 27 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grand lac de Bouafles under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Eure. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Grand lac de Bouafles holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, carp, crucian carp, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Grand lac de Bouafles — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Eure. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Grand lac de Bouafles covers 297 acres (120 ha) in Eure, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand lac de Bouafles?+
The water holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, carp, crucian carp, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand lac de Bouafles?+
Night fishing at Grand lac de Bouafles is not permitted. Dept 27 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Grand lac de Bouafles?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand lac de Bouafles under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Grand lac de Bouafles?+
Boats are not permitted at Grand lac de Bouafles. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand lac de Bouafles?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Eure). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Grand lac de Bouafles
To fish Grand lac de Bouafles, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Eure is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
