La Malourdie is an intimate 11-hectare natural lake in the Ain department offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and bream—ideal if you prefer a quieter, less crowded French venue. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers, though you'll need to confirm current access and rules directly with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey beforehand. Bank fishing only, so come equipped for a traditional session around 400 miles from Calais.
Night fishing at La Malourdie is authorised under Ain regulations. Night carp confirmed — Plan d'eau de la Malourdie (Anglefort, casiers 3, 4 and 10) is explicitly listed in the Ain 2026 parcours table: upstream of the Malourdie island, downstream of the Mot dam on the left bank of the feed canal (Lot A7 Bis). Year-round, all days. Year-round, all days. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release. Source: federation-peche-ain.com/parcours-carpes-de-nuit/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at La Malourdie under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ain card or CHI/EHGO/URNE.
Managed by AAPPMA Bas-Bugey. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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La Malourdie holds carp, pike, perch, bream. 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 La Malourdie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Malourdie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. La Malourdie is 394 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at La Malourdie — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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