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La Mayenne is a modest 23.2-hectare lake in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region, offering a tranquil setting ideal for anglers seeking a relaxing day on the water with scenic French countryside views. This peaceful lake is well-suited for catching common coarse fish species and provides good opportunities for both novice and experienced anglers (note: a valid Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA is required to fish).
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at La Mayenne. Source: https://www.fedepeche53.com
Managed by Fédération de pêche de la Mayenne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Rules shown are based on departmental defaults. Confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing.
La Mayenne holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish La Mayenne — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de pêche de la Mayenne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish La Mayenne, 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 de la Mayenne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Mayenne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Mayenne or explore all of Pays de la Loire.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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