Indre · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Indre, Centre-Val de Loire 25 acres (10 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 286mi from Calais
About Petit lac de Belle-Isle
One of Centre-Val de Loire's natural lakes, Petit lac de Belle-Isle in Indre covers 10 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Petit lac de Belle-Isle holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Petit lac de Belle-Isle permits night fishing — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Châteauroux. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Petit lac de Belle-Isle lies 286 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Indre
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
286 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Châteauroux
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Petit lac de Belle-Isle holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Petit lac de Belle-Isle covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Petit lac de Belle-Isle?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Petit lac de Belle-Isle?+
Night fishing at Petit lac de Belle-Isle is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Châteauroux..
Are bivvies allowed at Petit lac de Belle-Isle?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Petit lac de Belle-Isle under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Petit lac de Belle-Isle from Calais?+
Petit lac de Belle-Isle is approximately 286 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Petit lac de Belle-Isle?+
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 Châteauroux).
Fishing in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire
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