One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Lac d'Aureilhan in Landes covers 332 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac d'Aureilhan holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac d'Aureilhan permits night fishing — Linear night stretches — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac d'Aureilhan is 486 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac d'Aureilhan holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 locale / FDAAPPMA 40) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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