Lac du Graon is a substantial 62-hectare Vendée reservoir offering excellent mixed fishing for carp alongside pike, zander, and tench in a peaceful rural setting around 339 miles south of Calais. Night fishing is permitted year-round under federal regulations, and electric-motor boats are available—ideal for exploring the deeper zones where larger carp tend to congregate. You'll need either a French fishing licence or temporary permit, plus membership of the local AAPPMA Graon to fish this water.
Lac du Graon is 339 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Pays de la Loire — a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac du Graon is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Vendée is authorised on specifically balisaged postes. Two types: 'Permanent' (year-round) and 'Seasonal' (from 1 September). All big Vendée reservoirs are water supply lakes — strict fishing rules apply. Check the interactive map at federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/ before fishing at night. Leave no trace. Only fishers with a valid permit are allowed at overnight posts. Source: federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac du Graon. Barrage lake — boats permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Graon under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Vendée departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA Graon / FDAAPPMA 85. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Graon holds carp, 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 du Graon — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Graon / FDAAPPMA 85. 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 Graon / FDAAPPMA 85) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Graon, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Graon / FDAAPPMA 85 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac du Graon is 339 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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