Calvados, Normandie 4 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Lébisey
Lac de Lébisey is a lowland lake situated in the Calvados department of Normandy, offering anglers accessible fishing opportunities in the pastoral Norman countryside. This tranquil water is ideal for those seeking a relaxed fishing experience in France's northwestern region.
Department
Calvados
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Water
Size
4 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Calvados
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Lébisey
Night fishing at Lac de Lébisey is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 14 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Lébisey.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Lébisey under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Calvados. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Lébisey holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, tench, crucian carp, chub. 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 Lébisey — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Calvados. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Lébisey covers 4 acres (1 ha) in Calvados, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Lébisey?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Carp, Tench, Crucian Carp, Chub. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Lébisey?+
Night fishing at Lac de Lébisey is subject to local rules. Dept 14 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Lébisey?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Lébisey under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Lébisey?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Lébisey. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Lébisey?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Calvados). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Lébisey
To fish Lac de Lébisey, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Calvados is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
