Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 25 acres (10 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 312mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau des Champins
Plan d'eau des Champins is a small natural lake in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 10 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau des Champins — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Allier.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Plan d'eau des Champins is 312 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
312 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Allier
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Plan d'eau des Champins 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 des Champins covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau des Champins?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau des Champins?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau des Champins is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Allier..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau des Champins?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau des Champins under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau des Champins from Calais?+
Plan d'eau des Champins is approximately 312 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau des Champins?+
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 l'Allier).
Fishing in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
