Lac d'Aydat is a medium-sized natural lake in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 61 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac d'Aydat is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Rowing and electric only. Specific zones restricted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac d'Aydat is 369 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac d'Aydat holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 d'Aydat) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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