Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix is a modest 24-hectare natural lake in Haute-Vienne offering solid carp and tench prospects alongside pike and bream, with night fishing permitted for dedicated session work. Located 377 miles south of Calais in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, it's an intimate, bank-only venue ideal for anglers seeking quieter French waters away from the crowded destinations. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne — confirm night fishing arrangements with them directly before your trip.
Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix is 377 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Vienne is authorised on specific designated sites per annual arrêté. The federation manages 9 conceded plans d'eau in the department. Check federation-peche87.com for the current list of night carp sites. Source: federation-peche87.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Vienne departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix 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-Yrieix — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix, 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 Haute-Vienne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau de Saint-Yrieix is 377 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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