Lac des Prés Saint-Jean is a compact 24-hectare natural lake in Saône-et-Loire offering solid carp potential alongside pike, perch, bream and tench — ideal for a focused bank-fishing trip away from the crowded waters. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers, though you'll need to confirm current conditions with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire beforehand. Located 318 miles south of Calais, it's well-positioned for a deeper Burgundy expedition. Essential: obtain your French fishing licence and contact the local AAPPMA to confirm night-fishing rules and any seasonal restrictions before planning your trip.
Lac des Prés Saint-Jean is 318 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — Lac des Prés Saint-Jean (Chalon-sur-Saône, 24ha, AAPPMA La Gaule Chalonnaise) is explicitly named in the Saône-et-Loire arrêté. Season: 1 March–31 December. Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Silure and sandre strictly prohibited at night. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr (Arrêté 2026-0031-DDT) Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/ou-pecher/les-etangs/lac-des-pres-saint-jean/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean. Urban leisure lake — boats permitted. Verify motor restrictions.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean 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 des Prés Saint-Jean 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 des Prés Saint-Jean — 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 des Prés Saint-Jean, 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 des Prés Saint-Jean is 318 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean — 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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