Lac de Madine is a vast public reservoir in the Meuse department of Grand Est, covering 1,100 hectares (2,717-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Catfish, Tench, Bream and Roach, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Madine — 31 posts in 4 sectors, booking required. Regarding boats: Electric motors only (no petrol). Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Madine is 359 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Madine holds carp, pike, zander, catfish, tench, bream, roach. 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. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Night fishing: see notes.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs de Madine) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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