Public Fishing in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
341 public lakes, rivers and canals across 12 departments — Black Bass, Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander.
Fishing in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine covers a vast swathe of south-west France, from the Dordogne valley to the Basque country. With 341 public fishing venues across 12 departments, it offers exceptional variety — from river pike fishing on the Lot and Garonne to carp lakes in Corrèze and Creuse.
Species found across Nouvelle-Aquitaine's public waters include Black Bass, 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
73 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 73 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Brown Trout
Creuse
67 venues
🌙 7 night 🏕️ 66 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Landes
50 venues
🌙 11 night 🏕️ 49 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Corrèze
33 venues
🌙 11 night 🏕️ 33 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Haute-Vienne
22 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 22 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Deux-Sèvres
21 venues
🌙 5 night 🏕️ 21 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Gironde
21 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 20 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Lot-et-Garonne
19 venues
🌙 4 night 🏕️ 19 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Vienne
15 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 14 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Charente
10 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 10 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Charente-Maritime
8 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 8 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
Dordogne
2 venues
🏕️ 1 bivvy
Black Bass, Bream, Carp
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public fishing venues are there in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?+
Nouvelle-Aquitaine has 341 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 12 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
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Is night fishing allowed in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?+
49 venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?+
Public waters in Nouvelle-Aquitaine hold Black Bass, 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?+
336 out of 341 venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?+
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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?+
Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.
