Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 25 acres (10 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 403mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Thenon
Plan d'eau de Thenon is a small natural lake in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 10 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau de Thenon — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 403 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Thenon 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
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
403 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Dordogne
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Plan d'eau de Thenon covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Thenon?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Thenon?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Thenon is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Thenon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Thenon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Thenon from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Thenon is approximately 403 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Thenon?+
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.
