Lac de Carcans-Hourtin is a vast 5,900-hectare natural lake offering excellent opportunities for carp, pike, zander and bream in the pine-forested landscape of Gironde. Night carp fishing is permitted on designated sectors, making it ideal for extended sessions—contact AAPPMA de Gironde to confirm your chosen area before arrival. At 421 miles from Calais, it's a solid road trip, but boat access and the sheer size of the venue reward exploratory anglers seeking less pressured water.
Night fishing at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin is authorised under Gironde regulations. Night carp confirmed — 3 postes on Hourtin/Piqueyrot section only, managed by AAPPMA du Sandre Hourtinais. Year-round. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. No boat. Source: peche33.com/ou-pecher-en-gironde/les-parcours-specifiques/ + AP 2025
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Gironde. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Carcans-Hourtin holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, eel. 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 Carcans-Hourtin — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Gironde. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Carcans-Hourtin, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Gironde is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Carcans-Hourtin — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de la Gironde before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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