Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 47 acres (19 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 47 acres (19 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 346mi from Calais
About Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon
Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon is a small natural lake in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 19 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 346 miles from Calais, Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
47 acres (19 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
346 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire
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Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon 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 Varennes-les-Mâcon covers 47 acres (19 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon?+
Night fishing at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon from Calais?+
Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon is approximately 346 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Varennes-les-Mâcon?+
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 Saône-et-Loire).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saône-et-Loire is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
