Night Carp Fishing in Loir-et-Cher

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Night carp fishing is legal in Loir-et-Cher on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Vegetable baits and boilies only, catch-and-release is mandatory. Geocarp lists 36 verified night venues in this department, with maps, access details and angler reports — in English.

This is château country — Chambord, Cheverny and Blois are all in this département — and the fishing is organised with the same clarity: the prefectural fishing order in force names every authorised night-carp stretch. Three valleys share the map. The Loire carries the big public-domain lots (G6 at Saint-Laurent-Nouan, G7, G9-G10, H1 and H2), most of them open all year; lot G6 bis is the exception, open on Saturday-to-Sunday and Sunday-to-Monday nights only. In the south, the Cher and the canalised Cher line up a dense run of village stretches from Châtres-sur-Cher and Mennetou down to Thésée, Selles-sur-Cher, Saint-Romain, Mareuil and Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, with lots C18 and C19 on the river and the Berry canal adding sections at Selles-sur-Cher, Langon-sur-Cher and Châtres-sur-Cher. To the north, the river Loir strings together communal stretches around Fréteval, Brévainville, Lisle, Pezou, Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle and Lignières, backed by small public pools at Saint-Firmin-des-Prés, Pezou and Vallée-de-Ronsard. The Sauldre at Romorantin-Lanthenay and the Beuvron at Cellettes and Ouchamps cover the Sologne side. Paris is about two hours away by road, and Sologne's commercial waters — Gièvres, Veilleins, Morée, Fontaines-en-Sologne — take night-session bookings if you want a private-lake leg to the trip.

Verified venues

Status verified against the current prefectural decree.

Night fishing rules — Loir-et-Cher

Always check the departmental fishing federation's official list before your session.

Official list — Loir-et-Cher fishing federation

Frequently asked questions

Is night carp fishing legal in Loir-et-Cher, France?

Yes, on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Geocarp lists these venues with maps, access details and angler reports.

Do I need a French fishing licence?

Yes. A valid French fishing licence (carte de pêche) is mandatory and can be bought online at cartedepeche.fr. Some venues require an additional night carp option from the local angling club (AAPPMA).

What baits are allowed at night in France?

Vegetable baits and boilies only. Any carp caught at night must be released immediately — keeping or transporting carp at night is prohibited by French law (decree 2004-599).

Is Loir-et-Cher (41) a good destination for a night carp fishing trip from the UK?

Yes — few places combine fishing and sightseeing this well. The prefectural order in force names every authorised stretch, so you know exactly where you stand. The Loire gives you the big public-domain lots (G6, G7, G9-G10, H1, H2), most open all year, with G6 bis limited to Saturday and Sunday nights; the Cher and the Berry canal in the south add a dense chain of village stretches from Châtres-sur-Cher to Saint-Georges-sur-Cher; the river Loir in the north runs from Fréteval to Lignières with three small public pools alongside. The Sauldre at Romorantin and the Beuvron at Cellettes and Ouchamps cover the Sologne. Blois, Chambord and Cheverny are on the doorstep for the non-fishing days, Paris is about two hours by road, and the Sologne commercial lakes — Gièvres, Veilleins, Morée, Fontaines-en-Sologne — take bookings if you want a private-water session on the same trip.