Loc'h Louargar is a scenic 25-hectare coastal pond in Brittany offering solid mixed fishing for carp, pike, tench and bream in a peaceful, underdeveloped setting—ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to pressured French lakes. Bank fishing only with daylight hours, so plan for early starts and a more traditional approach. You'll need a French licence and AAPPMA membership through Quimperlé or Finistère; at 336 miles from Calais, combine this with other Breton venues to justify the drive.
Night fishing at Loc'h Louargar 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 Louargar 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 Louargar 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 Louargar — 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 Louargar, 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 Louargar is 336 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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