Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 14,431 acres (5,840 ha)
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 14,431 acres (5,840 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 423mi from Calais
About Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans
Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans is a vast natural lake in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 5,840 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Eel, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans — Night carp fishing permitted in designated sectors. Standard carte de pêche required.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 423 miles from Calais, Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Gironde
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
14,431 acres (5,840 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
423 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Gironde
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Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans covers 14,431 acres (5,840 ha) in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Eel.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans?+
Night fishing at Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted in designated sectors. Standard carte de pêche required..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans from Calais?+
Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans is approximately 423 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans?+
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 Gironde).
Fishing in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gironde is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
