Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 366 acres (148 ha)
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 366 acres (148 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 433mi from Calais
About Lac de Bordeaux
Lac de Bordeaux is a medium-sized natural lake in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 148 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Bordeaux is restricted to daytime hours only. Bank fishing only at Lac de Bordeaux. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 433 miles from Calais, Lac de Bordeaux 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
366 acres (148 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
433 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Gironde
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Lac de Bordeaux covers 366 acres (148 ha) in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Bordeaux?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Bordeaux?+
Night fishing at Lac de Bordeaux is not permitted. Day fishing only. Verify with AAPPMA de la Gironde..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Bordeaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Bordeaux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Bordeaux from Calais?+
Lac de Bordeaux is approximately 433 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Bordeaux?+
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.
