Lac de Ty Colo is a compact 13.5-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid carp prospects alongside pike and tench in a quiet, rural setting—ideal if you want to escape the busier French lakes. Bank fishing only with seasonal night carp sessions available, it's located deep in Finistère (338 miles from Calais), making it a destination for committed anglers rather than a quick weekend trip. You'll need a French licence and permission from AAPPMA de Landerneau; check their website for current night-fishing dates before you travel.
Night fishing at Lac de Ty Colo is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Finistère requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check the interactive map at peche-en-finistere.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-en-finistere.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Ty Colo under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Finistère departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA de Landerneau / FD Finistère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Ty Colo 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 Ty Colo — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Landerneau / FD Finistère. 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 de Landerneau / FD Finistère) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Ty Colo, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Landerneau / FD Finistère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Ty Colo is 338 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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