Orne, Normandie 44 acres (18 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 191mi from Calais
About Lac de la Ferté-Macé
One of Normandie's natural lakes, Lac de la Ferté-Macé in Orne covers 18 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac de la Ferté-Macé holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de la Ferté-Macé permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Orne. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de la Ferté-Macé lies 191 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.
Department
Orne
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Lake
Size
44 acres (18 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
191 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Ferté-Macé
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Lac de la Ferté-Macé holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de la Ferté-Macé covers 44 acres (18 ha) in Orne, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Ferté-Macé?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Ferté-Macé?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Ferté-Macé is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Orne..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Ferté-Macé?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Ferté-Macé under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Ferté-Macé from Calais?+
Lac de la Ferté-Macé is approximately 191 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Ferté-Macé?+
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 de la Ferté-Macé).
Fishing in Orne, Normandie
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