Lac Kir is a scenic 34-hectare urban reservoir near Dijon offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, zander and tench in a peaceful setting—perfect for a leisurely break combining fishing with exploring Burgundy. Daylight-only fishing applies here, so plan accordingly, and boats aren't permitted, making it ideal for bank fishing. You'll need to join the local AAPPMA de Dijon before fishing.
Lac Kir lies 288 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Lac Kir is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac Kir. Urban leisure lake — rowing boats and paddle boats permitted. Verify fishing boat access.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Dijon. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac Kir holds carp, catfish, 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 Kir — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Dijon. 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 de Dijon) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac Kir, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Dijon is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac Kir is 288 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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