Lac de la Monnerie is a 32-hectare gravel pit in Maine-et-Loire offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and tench in a quieter, day-session-only setting ideal for anglers wanting a relaxed pace without the pressure of night fishing. Bank access only keeps it intimate and less pressured than bigger venues, making it a good choice for exploring mid-Loire fishing on a road trip south from Calais (241 miles). You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire to fish legally.
Night fishing at Lac de la Monnerie is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Maine-et-Loire requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Parcours listed in the annual arrêté — check the interactive map at fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/ Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing. Immediate release. Source: fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de la Monnerie. Boats permitted. Bank only for night carp.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Monnerie under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Maine-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Monnerie 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 Monnerie — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. 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 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Monnerie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Monnerie is 241 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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