Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 46 acres (19 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 46 acres (19 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Grand Lac des Peupleraies
Grand Lac des Peupleraies is a lowland lake in the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, offering accessible fishing in the gentle terrain of central France. This calm water is ideal for anglers seeking pike, perch, and carp in a peaceful countryside setting.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
46 acres (19 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Grand Lac des Peupleraies
Night fishing at Grand Lac des Peupleraies is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 37 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grand Lac des Peupleraies 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 Indre-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Grand Lac des Peupleraies holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench, catfish. 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 Grand Lac des Peupleraies — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Grand Lac des Peupleraies covers 46 acres (19 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Lac des Peupleraies?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Roach, Bream, Tench, Catfish. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Lac des Peupleraies?+
Night fishing at Grand Lac des Peupleraies is subject to local rules. Dept 37 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 des Peupleraies?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Lac des Peupleraies 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 des Peupleraies?+
Boats are not permitted at Grand Lac des Peupleraies. 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 des Peupleraies?+
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 Indre-et-Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Grand Lac des Peupleraies
To fish Grand Lac des Peupleraies, 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 Indre-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
