Lac de Guerlédan is a vast 930-hectare Breton reservoir offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike, zander and bream in a scenic woodland setting—night fishing is permitted in designated zones under strict no-kill carp rules. The sheer size rewards exploration by boat (petrol and electric available), giving you flexibility to find productive features and adapt to seasonal patterns across diverse habitat. Around 290 miles from Calais in Côtes-d'Armor, you'll need a valid French fishing licence and should register with the local AAPPMA de Guerlédan before your session.
Night fishing at Lac de Guerlédan is not permitted. No night fishing authorised on Lac de Guerlédan. The lake is managed primarily as a carnivore fishery (pike, zander, perch, catfish). All carp must be returned immediately. Note: sandre (zander) spawning protection zone in operation from 26 April to 13 June 2025 on designated sections — all fishing forbidden in those zones during that period. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Guerlédan. Thermal motors authorised. Inland waterways boating licence (permis fluvial) mandatory for motors over 6CV. Speed limits: 60 km/h in the central sports zone (Anse de Sordan to 1km from dam); 20 km/h from there to Bois de Caurel; 5 km/h in the Anse de Landronnec and from Anse de Kermadec to Bon Repos. Jet skiing and water skiing forbidden at night. 5 official launch ramps available.
Required permits & cards: Standard Côtes-d'Armor departmental fishing card (reciprocal). Capture logbook (carnet de capture) previously required — abolished in 2025. Annual quota of captures applies. Cards available at Kreiz Breizh Tourist Office offices in Rostrenen and Bon-Repos-sur-Blavet (summer).
Managed by AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Guerlédan holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. 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 Guerlédan — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor. 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 (AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Guerlédan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Guerlédan is 290 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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