Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 74 acres (30 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 74 acres (30 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 317mi from Calais
About Lac du Plessis
Lac du Plessis is a small public reservoir in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 30 hectares (74-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac du Plessis is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac du Plessis is 317 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
317 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Montceau-les-Mines – Lac du Plessis
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Lac du Plessis holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 Montceau-les-Mines – Lac du Plessis) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac du Plessis?+
Lac du Plessis covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Plessis?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Plessis?+
Night fishing at Lac du Plessis is not permitted. Urban lake (Montceau). Day only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Plessis?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Plessis under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Plessis from Calais?+
Lac du Plessis is approximately 317 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Plessis?+
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 Montceau-les-Mines – Lac du Plessis).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saône-et-Loire 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.
