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Lac de Cadeuil is a substantial 28-hectare gravel pit in Charente-Maritime offering reliable day-ticket carp fishing alongside catfish, pike and tench — ideal if you're exploring south-western France beyond the usual northern circuit (381 miles from Calais). Bank fishing only and day-fishing restrictions mean you'll need to plan sessions carefully, though the mixed species potential keeps things interesting. You'll need a day ticket through the local AAPPMA; contact FDAAPPMA 17 for access details before travelling.
Night fishing at Lac de Cadeuil is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Charente-Maritime requires specific prefectoral authorisation. Check peche17.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche17.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Cadeuil under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 17 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Cadeuil holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Cadeuil — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 17 / AAPPMA locale. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 17 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Cadeuil, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 17 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Cadeuil is 381 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Charente-Maritime is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Charente-Maritime or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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