Lac du Jaunay is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, covering 103 hectares (253-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Jaunay — Permanent & Seasonal zones. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac du Jaunay 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.
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Lac du Jaunay holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 (AAPPMA La Gaule du Jaunay / FDAAPPMA 85) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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