Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 15 acres (6 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 15 acres (6 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 326mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Chapeau
One of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes's natural lakes, Plan d'eau de Chapeau in Allier covers 6 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Plan d'eau de Chapeau holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Plan d'eau de Chapeau permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Allier. — 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.
At 326 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Chapeau requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
15 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
326 miles
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche de l'Allier
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Plan d'eau de Chapeau holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Plan d'eau de Chapeau covers 15 acres (6 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Chapeau?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Chapeau?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Chapeau is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Allier..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Chapeau?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Chapeau under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Chapeau from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Chapeau is approximately 326 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Chapeau?+
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 (Fédération de Pêche de l'Allier).
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.
