Finistère · Bretagne · France · 1,113 acres (451 ha)
Finistère, Bretagne 1,113 acres (451 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 314mi from Calais
About Lac Saint-Michel
Lac Saint-Michel is a large public reservoir in the Finistère department of Bretagne, covering 451 hectares (1,113-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac Saint-Michel is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac Saint-Michel is 314 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bretagne — a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Finistère
Region
Bretagne
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
1,113 acres (451 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
314 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Brasparts / FD Finistère
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Lac Saint-Michel covers 1,113 acres (451 ha) in Finistère, Bretagne, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Saint-Michel?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Saint-Michel?+
Night fishing at Lac Saint-Michel is not permitted. 1st Cat. Strictly daylight only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Saint-Michel?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Saint-Michel under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Saint-Michel from Calais?+
Lac Saint-Michel is approximately 314 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Saint-Michel?+
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 de Brasparts / FD Finistère).
Fishing in Finistère, Bretagne
Finistère is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bretagne departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
