Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire · France · 74 acres (30 ha)
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire 74 acres (30 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 301mi from Calais
About Lac de Savenay
One of Pays de la Loire's natural lakes, Lac de Savenay in Loire-Atlantique covers 30 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac de Savenay holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de Savenay permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirmed in Loire-Atlantique night fishing list. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de Savenay is 301 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Pays de la Loire — a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Loire-Atlantique
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
301 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Loire-Atlantique
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Lac de Savenay 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 Savenay covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Savenay?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Savenay?+
Night fishing at Lac de Savenay is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirmed in Loire-Atlantique night fishing list..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Savenay?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Savenay under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Savenay from Calais?+
Lac de Savenay is approximately 301 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Savenay?+
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 de Loire-Atlantique).
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