Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 14,579 acres (5,900 ha)
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 14,579 acres (5,900 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 421mi from Calais
About Lac de Carcans-Hourtin
One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Lac de Carcans-Hourtin in Gironde covers 5,900 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac de Carcans-Hourtin holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Eel, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de Carcans-Hourtin permits night fishing — Night carp permitted on designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA de Gironde. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 421 miles from Calais, Lac de Carcans-Hourtin 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
14,579 acres (5,900 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
421 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Gironde
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Lac de Carcans-Hourtin holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, eel. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Carcans-Hourtin covers 14,579 acres (5,900 ha) in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Eel.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin?+
Night fishing at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin is permitted. Night carp permitted on designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA de Gironde..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Carcans-Hourtin from Calais?+
Lac de Carcans-Hourtin is approximately 421 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Carcans-Hourtin?+
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).
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