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Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud is a compact 15-hectare natural lake in Dordogne offering solid carp prospects alongside pike, perch, bream and tench in a peaceful rural setting—roughly 383 miles south of Calais, it's ideal if you're exploring southwest France. Night carp fishing is permitted here, giving you flexibility for longer sessions on this bank-only venue. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must confirm current night-fishing rules directly with AAPPMA de la Dordogne before your trip.
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.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Dordogne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche-dordogne.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche-dordogne.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Dordogne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud 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 Saint-Saud — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Dordogne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud, 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 Dordogne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau de Saint-Saud is 383 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Dordogne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Dordogne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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