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Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine is a intimate 10-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne offering solid day-session carp fishing in a peaceful, leisure-focused setting around 343 miles from Calais. The small size and bank-only access make it ideal for anglers seeking a quieter alternative to busier French waters, with good populations of carp, pike, perch and tench. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from Cluny – Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine, and note that night fishing is not permitted here.
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed on designated parcours. Season: 1 March–31 December (opening dates from début mars per destination-saone-et-loire.fr). Night fishing cards (nocturne supplement) sold at Gamm Vert Tramayes. Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Silure and sandre strictly prohibited at night. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr (Arrêté 2026-0031-DDT) Source: destination-saone-et-loire.fr/fr/activite/lac-de-saint-point-lamartine.html
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Cluny – Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine holds carp, pike, perch, 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-Point Lamartine — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Cluny – Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine. 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 Cluny – Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine) 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 Saint-Point Lamartine, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Cluny – Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine is 343 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Cluny – Lac de Saint-Point Lamartine before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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