Lac de Saint-Agnan is a substantial 120-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering excellent mixed fishing with healthy carp populations alongside catfish and pike, situated 270 miles southeast of Calais. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, making it ideal for extended sessions, and electric boats are allowed for accessing deeper features. You'll need to purchase a day ticket or season permit from AAPPMA du Lac de Saint-Agnan, and it's worth confirming specific night zones and boat launch points before arrival.
At 270 miles from Calais, Lac de Saint-Agnan 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 Saint-Agnan is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Saint-Agnan. Boats permitted on this Morvan barrage lake. Verify motor restrictions locally.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Agnan under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card. Standard CHI reciprocity.
Managed by AAPPMA du Lac de Saint-Agnan. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Saint-Agnan holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 20kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Carp to 20kg+ (Colinmaire)
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Saint-Agnan — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Lac de Saint-Agnan. 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 du Lac de Saint-Agnan) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Saint-Agnan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Lac de Saint-Agnan is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Saint-Agnan is 270 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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