Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 47 acres (19 ha)
Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 47 acres (19 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Grand plan d'eau
Located in the coastal plains of Charente-Maritime in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, this lowland lake offers peaceful fishing in a gentle landscape characteristic of western France. The shallow waters and natural surroundings make it an ideal destination for anglers seeking pike, perch, and carp in a relaxed setting.
Department
Charente-Maritime
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
47 acres (19 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Grand plan d'eau
Night fishing at Grand plan d'eau is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 17 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 plan d'eau 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 Charente-Maritime. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Grand plan d'eau holds pike (brochet), perch (perche), carp (carpe), roach (gardon), tench (tanche), crucian carp (carpe crucienne), catfish (silure).
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Grand plan d'eau — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Grand plan d'eau covers 47 acres (19 ha) in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand plan d'eau?+
The water holds pike (brochet), perch (perche), carp (carpe), roach (gardon), tench (tanche), crucian carp (carpe crucienne), catfish (silure).
Is night fishing allowed at Grand plan d'eau?+
Night fishing at Grand plan d'eau is subject to local rules. Dept 17 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 plan d'eau?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand plan d'eau 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 plan d'eau?+
Boats are not permitted at Grand plan d'eau. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand plan d'eau?+
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 Charente-Maritime). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Grand plan d'eau
To fish Grand plan d'eau, 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 Charente-Maritime is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
