Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon is a compact 19-hectare natural lake in Burgundy offering solid carp and pike fishing from the bank, with night sessions permitted for dedicated carpers. Located 346 miles from Calais, it's an excellent mid-trip destination if you're touring the region, with decent populations of carp, tench, bream and perch to target. You'll need to contact AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire before your visit to confirm night fishing permissions and obtain your local fishing licence.
Night fishing at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — this lake is on the Saône-et-Loire 2026 night carp parcours list. Season: 1 March–31 December. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/ou-pecher/les-etangs/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon 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). Night carp all year.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Varennes-les-Mâcon — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon is 346 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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