Public Fishing in Centre-Val de Loire, France
263 public lakes, rivers and canals across 6 departments — Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander.
Fishing in Centre-Val de Loire
The Loire valley runs through the heart of this region, joined by the Cher, Indre and Vienne rivers. Its 263 public venues include some of France's finest river Pike fisheries and a wide range of still-water carp lakes.
Species found across Centre-Val de Loire's public waters include Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. All venues require a valid Carte de Pêche and affiliation with the local AAPPMA.
Departments in Centre-Val de Loire
Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.
Indre
130 venues
🌙 6 night 🏕️ 129 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Loiret
54 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 54 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Indre-et-Loire
29 venues
🌙 6 night 🏕️ 29 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Cher
28 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 28 bivvy
Bream, Brown Trout, Carp
Eure-et-Loir
11 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 11 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Loir-et-Cher
11 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 11 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public fishing venues are there in Centre-Val de Loire?+
Centre-Val de Loire has 263 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 6 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
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Is night fishing allowed in Centre-Val de Loire?+
20 venues in Centre-Val de Loire permit night fishing. Rules vary by venue and department — always check the individual venue page and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
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What fish species can I catch in Centre-Val de Loire?+
Public waters in Centre-Val de Loire hold Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. Species availability varies by venue and water type.
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Can I bivvy camp at fishing venues in Centre-Val de Loire?+
262 out of 263 venues in Centre-Val de Loire permit bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Check each venue page for specific permissions.
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Do I need a fishing licence for Centre-Val de Loire?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
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How do I find the best carp fishing in Centre-Val de Loire?+
Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Centre-Val de Loire by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.
