Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 37 acres (15 ha)
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 37 acres (15 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 383mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud
Set in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud is a small natural lake of 15 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 Saint-Saud is allowed: Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 383 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Dordogne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
37 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
383 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Dordogne
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Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud 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 Saint-Saud covers 37 acres (15 ha) in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud is approximately 383 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud?+
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.
