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La Vieille Loire is an intimate 7.88-hectare river venue in Bourgogne offering dedicated night carp fishing in permanent zones—ideal if you're planning extended sessions away from the crowds. Petrol-powered boats are permitted in designated areas, giving you flexibility to explore different swims and locate feeding fish across the mixed-species habitat (carp, pike, perch, tench). Roughly 300 miles from Calais, it's a realistic destination for a planned trip rather than a quick weekend dash. You'll need a French fishing licence and permit from AAPPMA Decize – La Brême to fish here.
Night fishing at la Vieille Loire is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Nièvre's authorised night carp venues are: Lac des Settons (1 Feb–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct), Lac de Saint-Agnan (1 Mar–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct, 600m near barrage), Lac de Pannecière (1 Feb–30 Jun, 24 Aug–31 Oct). Lac de Chaumeçon and Étang de Baye are explicitly PROHIBITED. Source: federationdepeche58.fr/parcours-de-peche-3/parcours-carpe-de-nuit-15.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at la Vieille Loire under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Decize – La Brême. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
la Vieille Loire holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Vieille Loire — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Decize – La Brême. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Decize – La Brême) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Vieille Loire, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Decize – La Brême is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. la Vieille Loire is 294 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Nièvre is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Nièvre or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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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