Mayenne · Pays de la Loire · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire 27 acres (11 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 233mi from Calais
About Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie
Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie is a small public reservoir in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, covering 11 hectares (27-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 233 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie is a popular destination for anglers exploring Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
Department
Mayenne
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
233 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne
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Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie?+
Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie from Calais?+
Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie is approximately 233 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'Eau de la Chesnaie?+
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 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne).
Fishing in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire
Mayenne 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.
