Lac de Caniel is a small public reservoir in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandie, covering 21 hectares (51-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 Caniel is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Caniel is just 96 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Normandie is one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
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Lac de Caniel 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 (AAPPMA locale (Seine-Maritime)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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