Loc'h Coziou is a compact 17-hectare reservoir in deepest Brittany offering intimate bank fishing for carp, tench and bream in a tranquil coastal setting. Day-only fishing applies here due to environmental protection, so plan for dawn-to-dusk sessions around 336 miles from Calais. You'll need a French fishing licence and either AAPPMA de Quimperlé or FD Finistère membership to fish.
Night fishing at Loc'h Coziou is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Finistère requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check the interactive map at peche-en-finistere.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-en-finistere.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Loc'h Coziou under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Finistère departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA de Quimperlé / FD Finistère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Loc'h Coziou holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Loc'h Coziou — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Quimperlé / FD Finistère. 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 Quimperlé / FD Finistère) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Loc'h Coziou, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Quimperlé / FD Finistère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Loc'h Coziou is 336 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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