Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 42 acres (17 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 42 acres (17 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 326mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau d'Herculat
One of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes's natural lakes, Plan d'eau d'Herculat in Allier covers 17 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Plan d'eau d'Herculat holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Plan d'eau d'Herculat permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Commentry. — 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.
Plan d'eau d'Herculat is 326 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
42 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
326 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Commentry
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Plan d'eau d'Herculat 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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Plan d'eau d'Herculat covers 42 acres (17 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau d'Herculat?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau d'Herculat?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau d'Herculat is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Commentry..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau d'Herculat?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau d'Herculat under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau d'Herculat from Calais?+
Plan d'eau d'Herculat is approximately 326 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau d'Herculat?+
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 Commentry).
Fishing in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
