Lac de Chamboux is a sizeable 68-hectare Burgundy reservoir offering excellent mixed fishing with strong carp and catfish populations alongside pike, zander and tench — ideal if you want variety without sacrificing serious carp potential. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and the electric-motor-only policy keeps the water peaceful and productive. Located 277 miles from Calais and managed by AAPPMA de Saulieu, you'll need to purchase a day ticket and check current night-fishing zone maps before arrival.
Night fishing at Lac de Chamboux is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Chamboux. Barrage lake — boats permitted. Verify motor restrictions.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Chamboux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saulieu. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Chamboux holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Chamboux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saulieu. 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 Saulieu) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Chamboux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saulieu is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Chamboux is 277 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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