Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 1,045 acres (423 ha)
Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 1,045 acres (423 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 278mi from Calais
About Lac de Pannecière
Formed by damming a river valley in Nièvre, Lac de Pannecière is a large public reservoir covering 423 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lac de Pannecière, so plan accordingly. No boats are permitted — this is a bank fishing venue. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Pannecière lies 278 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Nièvre
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
1,045 acres (423 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
278 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Nièvre
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Lac de Pannecière holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Pannecière covers 1,045 acres (423 ha) in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Pannecière?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Pannecière?+
Night fishing at Lac de Pannecière is not permitted. Day fishing only on most sectors. Check with AAPPMA de la Nièvre..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Pannecière?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Pannecière under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Pannecière from Calais?+
Lac de Pannecière is approximately 278 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Pannecière?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Nièvre).
Fishing in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Nièvre is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
