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Le Ragot is an intimate 4.3-hectare river venue in Maine-et-Loire offering quality pike, perch and tench fishing from the bank—ideal if you're seeking a quieter, more personal French experience away from the crowds. Day fishing only, this peaceful waterway requires a French fishing licence and affiliation with the local AAPPMA; contact Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire (FDAAPPMA 49) for permits. Located 266 miles from Calais, it's best suited as a secondary venue on a broader Loire Valley fishing trip.
Night fishing at le Ragot is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Maine-et-Loire requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Parcours listed in the annual arrêté — check the interactive map at fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/ Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing. Immediate release. Source: fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at le Ragot under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Maine-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
le Ragot holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish le Ragot — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. 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 (FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish le Ragot, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. le Ragot is 266 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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