The 1,284-acre reservoir of Lac d'Amance sits within the Aube department of Grand Est, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Lac d'Amance holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Catfish, Perch, Bream, Roach and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac d'Amance operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Motorboats, jet-ski, water-skiing all permitted. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac d'Amance is 350 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac d'Amance holds carp, pike, zander, catfish, perch, bream, roach, tench. 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 – day fishing only. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA des Lacs de la Forêt d'Orient) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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