Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 6 acres (2 ha)
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 6 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 440mi from Calais
About Lac de Sallebruneau
Lac de Sallebruneau is a intimate natural lake in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 2 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Lac de Sallebruneau is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Sallebruneau is 440 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Gironde
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
6 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
440 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 33 / AAPPMA locale
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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 (FDAAPPMA 33 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Sallebruneau?+
Lac de Sallebruneau covers 6 acres (2 ha) in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Sallebruneau?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Sallebruneau?+
Night fishing at Lac de Sallebruneau is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Sallebruneau?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Sallebruneau under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Sallebruneau from Calais?+
Lac de Sallebruneau is approximately 440 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Sallebruneau?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 33 / AAPPMA locale).
Fishing in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gironde is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
