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Lac du Jaunay is a 102-hectare Vendée reservoir offering excellent mixed fishing with solid carp populations alongside pike and zander, making it ideal if you fancy variety during your trip. Night fishing is permitted year-round in designated zones, and electric-motor boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore the deeper sections. Located 339 miles from Calais in western France, you'll need a valid AAPPMA licence and should contact La Gaule du Jaunay directly to confirm current access and seasonal restrictions for your chosen fishing zones.
Night fishing at Lac du Jaunay 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 Jaunay. Barrage lake — boats permitted. Verify motor restrictions.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Jaunay 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 La Gaule du Jaunay / FDAAPPMA 85. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Jaunay 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 Jaunay — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule du Jaunay / 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 La Gaule du Jaunay / FDAAPPMA 85) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac du Jaunay, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule du Jaunay / FDAAPPMA 85 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac du Jaunay is 339 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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