Located in the Corrèze department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Lac de Saint-Jal is a lowland lake offering accessible fishing opportunities in the heart of central France's pastoral countryside. This peaceful water is ideal for anglers seeking a relaxing day with good chances of landing a variety of freshwater species.
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Jal is not permitted. Dept 19 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Saint-Jal.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Jal under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Corrèze. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Corrèze and across all of France.
Lac de Saint-Jal holds carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, bream, catfish. 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-Jal — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Corrèze. Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Lac de Saint-Jal and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
To fish Lac de Saint-Jal, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Corrèze is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Corrèze is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Corrèze or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Other public fishing venues near Lac de Saint-Jal on PiscaMaps: