The 63-acre reservoir of Lac de Chour sits within the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Lac de Chour holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de Chour operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 310 miles from Calais, Lac de Chour requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
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Lac de Chour holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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