Plan d'eau de la Paquerie is an intimate 11-hectare natural lake in Vendée offering genuine night carp fishing opportunities — a real draw for UK anglers seeking smaller, quieter venues away from the crowds. The mixed species population (carp, pike, tench, bream, perch) keeps sessions interesting, though you'll be working from the bank as boats aren't permitted. A practical note: night fishing is allowed but you must confirm current conditions directly with AAPPMA de la Vendée before your trip, and you'll need their annual permit alongside your French fishing licence.
Plan d'eau de la Paquerie is 330 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Pays de la Loire — a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de la Paquerie is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Vendée is authorised on specifically balisaged postes. Two types: 'Permanent' (year-round) and 'Seasonal' (from 1 September). All big Vendée reservoirs are water supply lakes — strict fishing rules apply. Check the interactive map at federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/ before fishing at night. Leave no trace. Only fishers with a valid permit are allowed at overnight posts. Source: federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de la Paquerie under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Vendée departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA de la Vendée. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau de la Paquerie 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 la Paquerie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Vendée. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Plan d'eau de la Paquerie, 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 Vendée is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau de la Paquerie is 330 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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