Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 5 acres (2 ha)
Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 5 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Rouches
Lac des Rouches is a lowland lake in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering anglers a peaceful fishing experience in the Atlantic coastal plains of western France. This tranquil water is ideal for targeting coarse and warm-water species in a scenic rural setting.
Department
Charente-Maritime
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
5 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Rouches
Night fishing at Lac des Rouches is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 17 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Rouches.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Rouches under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Rouches holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp, catfish. 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 Rouches — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Rouches covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Rouches?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Tench, Crucian carp, Catfish. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Rouches?+
Night fishing at Lac des Rouches is subject to local rules. Dept 17 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Rouches?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Rouches under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac des Rouches?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Rouches. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Rouches?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Rouches
To fish Lac des Rouches, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
