The 5,681-acre reservoir of Lac d'Orient sits within the Aube department of Grand Est, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Lac d'Orient holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Catfish, Perch, Bream, Roach and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac d'Orient permits night fishing — 1 Apr–1 Nov, designated posts only; timbre spécial carpiste required — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Electric & sail only – no petrol motors. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac d'Orient is 348 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac d'Orient holds carp, pike, zander, catfish, perch, bream, roach, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027. Night carp: 1 Apr–1 Nov.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA des Lacs de la Forêt d'Orient) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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