Lac de la Dathée is a 40-hectare Normandy reservoir offering solid mixed fishing for carp, pike, and tench in a quieter setting just under 200 miles from Calais. Day fishing only, but the oars and float-tube option gives you flexible access to productive margins and deeper zones. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (FDAAPPMA 14) to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac de la Dathée is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Manche requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche50.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche50.fr
Required permits & cards: Calvados departmental card.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 50 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Dathée holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, 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 la Dathée — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 50 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 50 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Dathée, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 50 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Dathée is 313 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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