Formed by damming a river valley in Charente, Lac du Mas Chaban is a small public reservoir covering 15 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac du Mas Chaban is allowed: (Reservoir main body nights). Regarding boats: 10 km/h speed limit. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 360 miles from Calais, Lac du Mas Chaban requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
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Lac du Mas Chaban holds carp, pike, perch, 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 16 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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