Public Fishing in Pays de la Loire, France

Fishing in Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire sits in the heart of western France, centred on the Loire valley. Its 99 public venues include reservoirs, rivers and gravel pits across five departments, with Carp, Pike and Perch well represented throughout.

Species found across Pays de la Loire's public waters include Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. All venues require a valid Carte de Pêche and affiliation with the local AAPPMA.

Departments in Pays de la Loire

Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many public fishing venues are there in Pays de la Loire?+
  Pays de la Loire has 99 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 5 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
• Is night fishing allowed in Pays de la Loire?+
  16 venues in Pays de la 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.
• What fish species can I catch in Pays de la Loire?+
  Public waters in Pays de la Loire hold Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. Species availability varies by venue and water type.
• Can I bivvy camp at fishing venues in Pays de la Loire?+
  99 out of 99 venues in Pays de la Loire permit bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Check each venue page for specific permissions.
• Do I need a fishing licence for Pays de la 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.
• How do I find the best carp fishing in Pays de la Loire?+
  Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Pays de la Loire by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.

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