Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 20 acres (8 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 20 acres (8 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours
Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours is a lowland lake in the gentle Loire Valley region of Centre-Val de Loire, offering accessible fishing in a picturesque landscape of rolling countryside and historic towns. This productive water provides excellent opportunities for both casual and serious anglers seeking quality freshwater sport in the heart of central France.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
20 acres (8 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours
Night fishing at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 37 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours covers 20 acres (8 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours?+
The water holds Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours?+
Night fishing at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours is subject to local rules. Dept 37 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours
To fish Lac de Chambray-lès-Tours, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
