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This intimate 30-hectare natural lake in Sarthe offers solid carp fishing with the bonus of year-round night sessions — ideal if you're targeting bigger fish during quieter hours. Pike, bream and tench add variety, and seasonal float tube access (September to late January) opens up those deeper swims that often hold the better carp. Located 233 miles from Calais in the Pays de la Loire, it's a manageable drive for a dedicated trip.
Practical note: Fish must be registered with AAPPMA de Mansigné; pick up your permit locally and confirm current night fishing regulations before your visit.
Night fishing at Lac de Mansigné is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Sarthe requires specific prefectoral authorisation. Some sites require QR code registration. Check peche72.fr and the annual arrêté Annexe 1 for the full list. Source: peche72.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Mansigné under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Sarthe departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA de Mansigné. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Mansigné holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Mansigné — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Mansigné. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Mansigné, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Mansigné is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Mansigné is 233 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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