Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 272mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Candes
One of Pays de la Loire's natural lakes, Plan d'eau de Candes in Maine-et-Loire covers 11 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Plan d'eau de Candes holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Plan d'eau de Candes permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Maine-et-Loire. — 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 de Candes lies 272 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
Department
Maine-et-Loire
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
272 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Maine-et-Loire
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Plan d'eau de Candes 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 de Candes covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Candes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Candes?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Candes is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Maine-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Candes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Candes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Candes from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Candes is approximately 272 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Candes?+
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 du Maine-et-Loire).
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