Lac de Carcans is a vast natural lake in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 2,689 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Carcans — Specific night zones (Maubuisson). Regarding boats: Electric & Petrol motors allowed. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Carcans is 427 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.
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Lac de Carcans holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. 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 de Carcans / FDAAPPMA 17) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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