Converted from gravel extraction, Plan d'Eau de Chambéon is a small public gravel pit in Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 22 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Plan d'Eau de Chambéon holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Plan d'Eau de Chambéon permits night fishing — (Eco-Pôle). Night carp allowed on specific numbered posts — 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 Chambéon is 378 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.
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Plan d'Eau de Chambéon holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Montbrison) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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