Finistère, Bretagne 24 acres (10 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Le Grand Lavoir
Le Grand Lavoir is a lowland lake situated in Finistère, Brittany, offering anglers access to classic French coastal-plain fishing. This tranquil Breton water is ideal for anglers seeking pike, perch, and coarse fish in a peaceful countryside setting.
Department
Finistère
Region
Bretagne
Water Type
Water
Size
24 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saint-Renan
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Le Grand Lavoir
Night fishing at Le Grand Lavoir is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 29 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Le Grand Lavoir.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Le Grand Lavoir under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saint-Renan. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Le Grand Lavoir holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, carp, crucian carp.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Le Grand Lavoir — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saint-Renan. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Le Grand Lavoir covers 24 acres (10 ha) in Finistère, Bretagne, France.
What fish can I catch at Le Grand Lavoir?+
The water holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, carp, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Le Grand Lavoir?+
Night fishing at Le Grand Lavoir is subject to local rules. Dept 29 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Le Grand Lavoir?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Le Grand Lavoir under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Le Grand Lavoir?+
Boats are not permitted at Le Grand Lavoir. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Grand Lavoir?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Saint-Renan). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Le Grand Lavoir
To fish Le Grand Lavoir, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saint-Renan is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
