Hauts-de-Seine · Île-de-France · France · 39 acres (16 ha)
Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France 39 acres (16 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 145mi from Calais
About Lac Inférieur
Lac Inférieur is a small public reservoir in the Hauts-de-Seine department of Île-de-France, covering 16 hectares (39-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac Inférieur is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 145 miles from Calais, Lac Inférieur is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
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 Hauts-de-Seine Ouest Parisien / FDPPMA 75/92/93/94) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac Inférieur?+
Lac Inférieur covers 39 acres (16 ha) in Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Inférieur?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Inférieur?+
Night fishing at Lac Inférieur is not permitted. Bois de Boulogne (2nd Cat).
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Inférieur?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Inférieur under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Inférieur from Calais?+
Lac Inférieur is approximately 145 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Inférieur?+
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 Hauts-de-Seine Ouest Parisien / FDPPMA 75/92/93/94).
Fishing in Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France
Hauts-de-Seine is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Île-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
