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Lac de Pont is a 72-hectare Bourgogne reservoir offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish and pike alongside quality tench and bream — ideal if you want versatility during your trip. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and the electric-motor-only policy keeps things peaceful for stalking or bite-indicator fishing. Located 267 miles south of Calais (roughly 4.5-5 hours' drive), it's manageable for a weekend mission; you'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from Semur-en-Auxois.
At 267 miles from Calais, Lac de Pont is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Lac de Pont is not permitted. Night carp fishing is PROHIBITED on all Auxois reservoirs. The rule is explicit on fedepeche21.com: "La pêche de la carpe est interdite de nuit." Bank fishing only (max 50m lines). Only vegetable baits and boilies permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Pont. Thermal motor boats banned. Electric motors tolerated. Boat stamp (timbre barque) required to fish with more than 1 line. Baiting from a boat is prohibited.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Pont.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA Semur-en-Auxois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Pont holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Pont — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Semur-en-Auxois. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Semur-en-Auxois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Pont, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Semur-en-Auxois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Pont is 267 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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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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