Sarthe · Pays de la Loire · France · 53 acres (21 ha)
Sarthe, Pays de la Loire 53 acres (21 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 186mi from Calais
About Plan d'Eau de la Borde
Plan d'Eau de la Borde is a small public reservoir in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, covering 21 hectares (53-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Borde is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Plan d'Eau de la Borde lies 186 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
Sarthe
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
53 acres (21 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
186 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe
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Plan d'Eau de la Borde holds carp, 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 (FDAAPPMA 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Plan d'Eau de la Borde?+
Plan d'Eau de la Borde covers 53 acres (21 ha) in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau de la Borde?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau de la Borde?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Borde is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau de la Borde?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Borde under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'Eau de la Borde from Calais?+
Plan d'Eau de la Borde is approximately 186 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'Eau de la Borde?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe).
Fishing in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire
Sarthe is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Pays de la Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
