Formed by damming a river valley in Cher, la Chapelle d'Angillon is a small public reservoir covering 16 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Centre-Val de Loire. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at la Chapelle d'Angillon, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
la Chapelle d'Angillon lies 250 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
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la Chapelle d'Angillon holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Sancerre) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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