Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 86 acres (35 ha)
Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 86 acres (35 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 357mi from Calais
About Lac de Faux-la-Montagne
Lac de Faux-la-Montagne is a small public reservoir in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 35 hectares (86-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Trout and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne is restricted to daytime hours only. Bank fishing only at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 357 miles from Calais, Lac de Faux-la-Montagne 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
Creuse
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
357 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Creuse
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Lac de Faux-la-Montagne holds carp, pike, perch, trout, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Faux-la-Montagne covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Trout, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne?+
Night fishing at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne is not permitted. Day fishing only. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Creuse..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Faux-la-Montagne under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Faux-la-Montagne from Calais?+
Lac de Faux-la-Montagne is approximately 357 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Faux-la-Montagne?+
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 Creuse).
Fishing in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Creuse 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.
