Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 59 acres (24 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 59 acres (24 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 318mi from Calais
About Lac des Prés Saint-Jean
One of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté's natural lakes, Lac des Prés Saint-Jean in Saône-et-Loire covers 24 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac des Prés Saint-Jean holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac des Prés Saint-Jean permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
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.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
59 acres (24 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
318 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire
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Lac des Prés Saint-Jean 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 des Prés Saint-Jean covers 59 acres (24 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean?+
Night fishing at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Prés Saint-Jean under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Prés Saint-Jean from Calais?+
Lac des Prés Saint-Jean is approximately 318 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Prés Saint-Jean?+
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
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