Lac des Setrons is a sprawling 336-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering excellent carp prospects alongside catfish, pike and bream in a stunning Morvan landscape—ideal for a longer expedition from the UK. Day fishing only due to heavy leisure traffic, though electric and petrol boats (under 6hp) are permitted, giving you flexibility to explore different swims across this substantial water. You'll need to purchase a day ticket and temporary AAPPMA membership from the managing association (AAPPMA Montsauche – La Région du Haut Morvan); aim for quieter weekdays to maximise your chances.
Lac des Settons lies 279 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Lac des Settons is authorised under Nièvre regulations. Night carp confirmed on designated bank sections. Season: 1 February–30 June and 1 September–31 October. Bank fishing only. Zone limited to half the lake width. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationdepeche58.fr/parcours-de-peche-3/parcours-carpe-de-nuit-15.html
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden. Electric motors and rowing boats permitted. No thermal motors. Boat fishing from night pegs not confirmed — bank fishing only on night sectors. Boat ban until 25 April each year.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted in designated areas only at Lac des Settons. Bivouac at designated night carp pegs only. No ground fires. Barbecues on stands permitted. Matelas de réception obligatoire. Confirm with the local AAPPMA.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre departmental card. AAPPMA Montsauche les Settons. Standard reciprocity accepted.
Managed by AAPPMA Montsauche – La Région du Haut Morvan. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Settons holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 30kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Carp to 30kg+
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Settons — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Montsauche – La Région du Haut Morvan. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Montsauche – La Région du Haut Morvan) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Settons, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Montsauche – La Région du Haut Morvan is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac des Settons is 279 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac des Settons — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Montsauche – La Région du Haut Morvan before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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