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A smaller 10.1-hectare reservoir in the Pays de la Loire region, suitable for a focused fishing session with electric boat access available. The venue supports carp, tench, bream and pike, with night fishing permitted to maximize your time on the water.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau des Monteaux is authorised under Maine-et-Loire regulations. Night carp fishing authorized on specific courses defined by prefectural order. Most courses fishable year-round.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Rules shown are based on departmental defaults. Confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing.
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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 des Monteaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau des Monteaux — always check the current rules with the local AAPPMA before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Maine-et-Loire is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Maine-et-Loire or explore all of Pays de la Loire.
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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