Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 358 acres (145 ha)
Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 358 acres (145 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 270mi from Calais
About Lac Chaumeçon
Formed by damming a river valley in Nièvre, Lac Chaumeçon is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 145 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac Chaumeçon is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Nièvre.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac Chaumeçon lies 270 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Nièvre
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
358 acres (145 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
270 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Nièvre
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Lac Chaumeçon holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac Chaumeçon covers 358 acres (145 ha) in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Chaumeçon?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Chaumeçon?+
Night fishing at Lac Chaumeçon is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Nièvre..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Chaumeçon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Chaumeçon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Chaumeçon from Calais?+
Lac Chaumeçon is approximately 270 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Chaumeçon?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Nièvre).
Fishing in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Nièvre is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
