The 103-acre reservoir of Lac du Balaing sits within the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Lac du Balaing holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac du Balaing permits night fishing — Federal Night Zone — 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 du Balaing is 529 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac du Balaing holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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