Lac de Beaulieu is a small public reservoir in the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire, covering 19 hectares (47-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Beaulieu is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Float-tube tolerated. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Beaulieu is 304 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Pays de la Loire — a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Beaulieu holds carp, pike, perch, 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 (FDAAPPMA 44 / Fédération Pêche Loire-Atlantique) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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