One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet in Landes covers 5,657 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet permits night fishing — Designated night zones — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Petrol (Tax & Speed 5km/h in banks). Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de Cazaux et Sanguinet is 468 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 Cazaux et Sanguinet 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 Sanguinet / Biscarosse / FDAAPPMA 40) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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