The 100-acre reservoir of Lac de la Dathée sits within the Calvados department of Normandie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Lac de la Dathée holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de la Dathée operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Oars / Float-tube only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de la Dathée lies 194 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Normandie, one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
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Lac de la Dathée holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 14 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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