Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 13,739 acres (5,560 ha)
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 13,739 acres (5,560 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 466mi from Calais
About Lac de Cazaux
Set in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Lac de Cazaux is a vast natural lake of 5,560 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Eel — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Cazaux is allowed: Night carp permitted on designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA de Gironde/Landes.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 466 miles from Calais, Lac de Cazaux 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
13,739 acres (5,560 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
466 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Gironde
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Lac de Cazaux 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 Cazaux covers 13,739 acres (5,560 ha) in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Cazaux?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Eel.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Cazaux?+
Night fishing at Lac de Cazaux is permitted. Night carp permitted on designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA de Gironde/Landes..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Cazaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Cazaux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Cazaux from Calais?+
Lac de Cazaux is approximately 466 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Cazaux?+
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).
Fishing in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gironde is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
