Lac de Faux is a compact 36-hectare reservoir in Creuse offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish, pike and tench in a peaceful, less-pressured setting — ideal if you want to escape the busier French hotspots. Day fishing only, but float-tubes are permitted, giving you flexible waterside access across this scenic Nouvelle-Aquitaine venue, roughly 360 miles from Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership; check with FDAAPPMA 23 or the local AAPPMA before your trip for current access and any seasonal restrictions.
Night fishing at Lac de Faux is authorised under Creuse regulations. Night carp confirmed — matches Barrage de Faux-la-Montagne. 2 zones, right bank, along GR440, commune Faux-la-Montagne: ~500m (9 pegs) and ~450m (5 pegs) — 14 pegs total. Season: 1 April–30 November. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: fdpeche23.wixsite.com/peche23/carpe-de-nuit
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Faux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Creuse departmental card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Faux holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Faux — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Faux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Faux is 359 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Faux — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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