Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 49 acres (20 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 455mi from Calais
About Lac de Brouqueyran
Set in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Lac de Brouqueyran is a small natural lake of 20 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Brouqueyran is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Gironde.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Brouqueyran is 455 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Gironde
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
455 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Gironde
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Lac de Brouqueyran holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Brouqueyran covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Brouqueyran?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Brouqueyran?+
Night fishing at Lac de Brouqueyran is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Gironde..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Brouqueyran?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Brouqueyran under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Brouqueyran from Calais?+
Lac de Brouqueyran is approximately 455 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Brouqueyran?+
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
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