Plan d'eau de Gurson is a 35-hectare natural lake in the Dordogne offering excellent mixed fishing with solid carp populations alongside pike, bream and tench. Night carp fishing is permitted here, giving you flexibility for extended sessions, and boats are allowed if you want to explore different areas—though it's a fair trek at 423 miles from Calais, so best combined with other Dordogne venues. You'll need to confirm current night fishing conditions and obtain your fishing licence (or AAPPMA permit) from AAPPMA de la Dordogne before casting out.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Gurson is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Dordogne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche-dordogne.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche-dordogne.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Gurson under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Dordogne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau de Gurson holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau de Gurson — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Dordogne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Plan d'eau de Gurson, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Dordogne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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