This sprawling 5,600-hectare natural lake in the Landes offers excellent carp fishing across vast, relatively underpressured water—a genuine breath of space for UK anglers used to crowded venues. Designated night zones allow nocturnal sessions, and the presence of catfish and pike adds variety if the carp fishing slows. Located 468 miles south of Calais, it's a serious road trip, but the size, boat access (5km/h bank speed), and mixed species make it worth the commitment for an exploratory trip.
Practical note: You'll need a French fishing licence and must register with the local AAPPMA (Sanguinet, Biscarosse, or FDAAPPMA 40); contact details available through the Landes tourist board.
Night fishing at Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet is not permitted. Night carp fishing forbidden all year on the main lake body (Cazaux-Sanguinet). Strict environmental management — only umbrella/level chair shelters permitted Jan 1–2nd Friday of May and 3rd Sunday of September–Dec 31. No bivouac tents with groundsheets in open season. Anglers on a peg for over 48hrs must notify the commune. Lines limited to 100m from bank. North shore forbidden (military zone — Air Base 120 Cazaux). Permanent 24ha fishing reserve opposite the Puts Blanc site. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet. Boats permitted. Municipal navigation tax (vignette) mandatory for all motorised craft — payable at the Sanguinet or Biscarrosse commune mairie. Lakes classified as "eaux intérieures exposées". 300m shoreline band restricted to beach craft only. Navigation tax covers both Cazaux-Sanguinet and Biscarrosse-Parentis lakes. Military zone (west side) forbidden on weekdays — permitted weekends and public holidays only.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet. Full bivouac tents with groundsheets restricted during open season. Only brolly/umbrella and level chair setups permitted from 1 January to 2nd Friday of May and 3rd Sunday of September to 31 December. Wild camping is forbidden. The Verdon is a protected natural domain — rangers and gendarmes patrol regularly, especially in summer.
Required permits & cards: Landes or Gironde departmental fishing card required (private domain — cards from other departments not sufficient without Club Halieutique timbre). Municipal navigation vignette mandatory for motorised boats (available at Sanguinet Mairie: navigation@sanguinet.fr). Annual, monthly, and weekly vignettes available.
Managed by AAPPMA de Sanguinet / Biscarosse / FDAAPPMA 40. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 18kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Carp to 18kg+ (GoCarp/local)
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Sanguinet / Biscarosse / FDAAPPMA 40. 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 (AAPPMA de Sanguinet / Biscarosse / FDAAPPMA 40) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Sanguinet / Biscarosse / FDAAPPMA 40 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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