Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 140 acres (56 ha)
Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 140 acres (56 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 317mi from Calais
About Lac du Malsaucy
Lac du Malsaucy is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Territoire de Belfort department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 56 hectares (139-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac du Malsaucy is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 317 miles from Calais, Lac du Malsaucy requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Territoire de Belfort
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
140 acres (56 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
317 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse
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Lac du Malsaucy holds carp, catfish, 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 Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac du Malsaucy?+
Lac du Malsaucy covers 140 acres (56 ha) in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Malsaucy?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Malsaucy?+
Night fishing at Lac du Malsaucy is not permitted. Environmental/Leisure zone.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Malsaucy?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Malsaucy under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Malsaucy from Calais?+
Lac du Malsaucy is approximately 317 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Malsaucy?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse).
Fishing in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire de Belfort is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
