Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 59 acres (24 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 59 acres (24 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 252mi from Calais
About Lac des Peupleraies
Lac des Peupleraies is a small public reservoir in the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, covering 24 hectares (59-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac des Peupleraies is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac des Peupleraies lies 252 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
59 acres (24 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
252 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Le Gardon Tourangeau (Tours)
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Lac des Peupleraies holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Le Gardon Tourangeau (Tours)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac des Peupleraies?+
Lac des Peupleraies covers 59 acres (24 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Peupleraies?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Peupleraies?+
Night fishing at Lac des Peupleraies is not permitted. Urban area (Tours). Day only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Peupleraies?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Peupleraies under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Peupleraies from Calais?+
Lac des Peupleraies is approximately 252 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Peupleraies?+
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 Le Gardon Tourangeau (Tours)).
Fishing in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Indre-et-Loire is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Centre-Val de Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
