Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 1,310 acres (530 ha)
Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1,310 acres (530 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 417mi from Calais
About Lac de Grandval
Lac de Grandval is a large public reservoir in the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 530 hectares (1,309-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Grandval — Night carp permitted on designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA du Cantal.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 417 miles from Calais, Lac de Grandval requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Cantal
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
1,310 acres (530 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
417 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Cantal
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Lac de Grandval holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Grandval covers 1,310 acres (530 ha) in Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Grandval?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Grandval?+
Night fishing at Lac de Grandval is permitted. Night carp permitted on designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA du Cantal..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Grandval?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Grandval under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Grandval from Calais?+
Lac de Grandval is approximately 417 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Grandval?+
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 du Cantal).
Fishing in Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Cantal is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
