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Lac d'Hautibus is a compact 4.73-hectare intimate venue in Deux-Sèvres offering pike, perch and tench in a peaceful rural setting, roughly 293 miles south of Calais. Night fishing is permitted in the open zone at Argentonnay, making it ideal for dedicated anglers planning extended sessions on the bank. Bank access only with no boat traffic means a quiet, undisturbed environment—worth noting you'll need a French fishing licence and should check current AAPPMA 79 regulations before your trip.
At 293 miles from Calais, Lac d'Hautibus is a popular destination for anglers exploring Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments.
Night fishing at Lac d'Hautibus is authorised under Deux-Sèvres regulations. Night carp confirmed — Plan d'eau du Lac d'Hautibus (formed by l'Ouère river). Year-round. Poste N°1 left bank, near old base. Bank fishing from marked postes only. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: arrêté préfectoral Deux-Sèvres + peche-en-deux-sevres.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac d'Hautibus under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 79 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac d'Hautibus holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac d'Hautibus — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 79 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 79 / AAPPMA locale) 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 Lac d'Hautibus, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 79 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac d'Hautibus is 293 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac d'Hautibus — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 79 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Deux-Sèvres is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Deux-Sèvres or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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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