Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 16 acres (6 ha)
Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 16 acres (6 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Loire
Lac de Loire is a lowland lake situated in the Loire Valley of Centre-Val de Loire, offering anglers a classic French inland fishing experience in the gentle, pastoral landscape of Loir-et-Cher. This accessible water is ideal for targeting coarse fish species in a region renowned for its rich fishing heritage and scenic countryside.
Department
Loir-et-Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
16 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Loir-et-Cher
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Loire
Night fishing at Lac de Loire is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 41 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Loire under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Loir-et-Cher. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Loire — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Loir-et-Cher. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Loire covers 16 acres (6 ha) in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Loire?+
The water holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, carp, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Loire?+
Night fishing at Lac de Loire is subject to local rules. Dept 41 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Loire?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Loire under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Loire?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Loire. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Loire?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Loir-et-Cher). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Loire
To fish Lac de Loire, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Loir-et-Cher is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
