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Lac de Montaubry is a 128-hectare natural lake in Bourgogne offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and bream in a peaceful Saône-et-Loire setting, roughly 310 miles south of Calais. Night carp fishing is permitted in designated sectors (seasonal), making it worth planning around — contact AAPPMA du Breuil to confirm current rules before your trip. You'll need a French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA; boats aren't permitted, so bank fishing and stalking are your main tactics.
Lac de Montaubry is 310 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de Montaubry is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — Lac de Montaubry (Le Breuil) is explicitly named in the Saône-et-Loire arrêté réglementation page. Season: 1 March–31 December. Navigation permitted (specific arrêté). Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Silure and sandre strictly prohibited at night. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr (Arrêté 2026-0031-DDT) Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/extrait-de-la-reglementation/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Montaubry. Navigation permitted on Lac de Montaubry (specific navigation AP). Boats forbidden for night carp fishing.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Montaubry under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard bivouac rules apply on the 1 March–31 December night carp season.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE). Night carp season 1 March–31 December.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Montaubry holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 Montaubry — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire. 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 Montaubry, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Montaubry is 310 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Montaubry — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Saône-et-Loire is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Saône-et-Loire or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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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