Lac des Thureaux is a 42-hectare reservoir in Indre offering genuine night fishing for carp, plus catfish, pike and tench — a solid all-rounder for UK anglers seeking a quieter alternative to busier French waters. Bank fishing only keeps the venue intimate, and the designated night carp zone means you can fish your preferred sessions without restriction. Located 266 miles south of Calais, it's a serious road trip but rewards the journey with good habitat and mixed sport. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from La Châtre before fishing.
Lac des Thureaux lies 266 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.
Night fishing at Lac des Thureaux is authorised under Indre regulations. Night carp confirmed. Indre (36) has a blanket prefectoral authorisation (arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003) permitting night carp on ALL public 2nd category waters across the department. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche18.fr + arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Thureaux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de La Châtre. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Thureaux holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Thureaux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de La Châtre. 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 de La Châtre) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Thureaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de La Châtre is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac des Thureaux is 266 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac des Thureaux — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de La Châtre before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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