Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 254mi from Calais
About Lac de Saint-Avertin
Set in the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, Lac de Saint-Avertin is a small natural lake of 11 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Saint-Avertin is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted on designated sector. Confirm with AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Saint-Avertin lies 254 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
254 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire
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Lac de Saint-Avertin holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Saint-Avertin covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Saint-Avertin?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Saint-Avertin?+
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Avertin is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted on designated sector. Confirm with AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Saint-Avertin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Avertin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Saint-Avertin from Calais?+
Lac de Saint-Avertin is approximately 254 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Saint-Avertin?+
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 d'Indre-et-Loire).
Fishing in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
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