Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 86 acres (35 ha)
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 86 acres (35 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 423mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Gurson
Set in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Plan d'eau de Gurson is a small natural lake of 35 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Plan d'eau de Gurson is allowed: Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Plan d'eau de Gurson is 423 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Dordogne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
423 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Dordogne
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Plan d'eau de Gurson 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 Gurson covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Gurson?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Gurson?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Gurson is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Gurson?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Gurson under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Gurson from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Gurson is approximately 423 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Gurson?+
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 la Dordogne).
Fishing in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Dordogne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
