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Lac de Saint-Avertin is an 11-hectare natural lake in Indre-et-Loire offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, bream, and tench in a quieter, less-pressured setting—roughly 254 miles from Calais. Night carp fishing is permitted on designated sectors, making it ideal for anglers wanting to exploit low-light feeding periods. Bank fishing only, so confirm current night-fishing rules and your licence requirements with AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire before your trip.
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Avertin is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Indre-et-Loire is authorised on specific designated parcours per annual arrêté. Loire valley gravel pits and river sections are the main venues. Check peche37.fr for the current arrêté and list before fishing at night. Source: peche37.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Avertin under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Indre-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Saint-Avertin 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 Saint-Avertin — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Indre-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 Saint-Avertin, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Saint-Avertin is 254 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Indre-et-Loire is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Indre-et-Loire or explore all of Centre-Val de Loire.
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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