Vendée · Pays de la Loire · France · 1 acres (1 ha)
Vendée, Pays de la Loire 1 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at La Mare de la Madeleine
La Mare de la Madeleine is a lowland lake in the Vendée region of western France, offering accessible fishing in the gentle countryside of Pays de la Loire. This tranquil water is ideal for anglers seeking a relaxing session targeting coarse fish species typical of the Atlantic coastal plains.
Department
Vendée
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Vendée
Fishing Rules & Regulations — La Mare de la Madeleine
Night fishing at La Mare de la Madeleine is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at La Mare de la Madeleine.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at La Mare de la Madeleine 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 Vendée. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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La Mare de la Madeleine holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish La Mare de la Madeleine — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Vendée. Licences are available online before your trip.
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La Mare de la Madeleine covers 1 acres (1 ha) in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at La Mare de la Madeleine?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at La Mare de la Madeleine?+
Night fishing at La Mare de la Madeleine is subject to local rules. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at La Mare de la Madeleine?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at La Mare de la Madeleine 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 La Mare de la Madeleine?+
Boats are not permitted at La Mare de la Madeleine. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish La Mare de la Madeleine?+
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 Vendée). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to La Mare de la Madeleine
To fish La Mare de la Madeleine, 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 Vendée is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
