Plan d'Eau de la Borde is a modest 21-hectare reservoir in Sarthe offering solid carp potential alongside pike and tench in a quiet, bank-fishing-only setting — ideal if you prefer a more intimate venue away from busier waters. Day fishing only, so you'll need to plan shorter sessions around 186 miles south of Calais. You'll need a day or season licence from the local FDAAPPMA 72 (Fédération Pêche Sarthe) to fish here.
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.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Borde is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Sarthe requires specific prefectoral authorisation. Some sites require QR code registration. Check peche72.fr and the annual arrêté Annexe 1 for the full list. Source: peche72.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Borde under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Sarthe departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de la Borde holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 la Borde — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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.
To fish Plan d'Eau de la Borde, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de la Borde is 186 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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