Lac de Léon is a large natural lake in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 300 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Perch, Black Bass, Roach and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Léon is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Max 10km/h; nature reserve section: rowing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Léon is 823 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Léon holds carp, pike, zander, perch, black bass, roach, tench. 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 – day fishing only. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Secteur Littoral Léon) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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