Lake Der-Chantecoq

Saint-Dizier France

Gallery image of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France
Gallery image of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France
Gallery image of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France
Gallery image of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France
Gallery image of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France
Size of lake icon

SIZE

4800 hectares

Number of swims icon

SWIMS

35

Number of anglers icon

ANGLERS

70

Carp stock level icon

STOCK

High

Carp weight up-to icon

CARP

80lb +

Lake difficulty icon

DIFFICULTY

5/5

Lake map available icon

LAKE MAP

Yes

Night fishing allowed icon

NIGHT FISHING

Yes

Lake Der-Chantecoq

The Lac du Der-Chantecoq is located between Saint-Dizier and Troyes in the town of Giffaumont-Champaubert, in the department of Marne (51) and at the edge of Haute-Marne (52).
 
Impounded in 1974, the Lac du Der is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe designed to regulate the waters of the Marne river.

Little by little, it has melted into the bocage of the Marne and the forest of Haut-Marne.

Become a real jewel of nature set in the landscape, the lake of Der-Chantecoq makes us discover large wild spaces.

A paradise for fishermen, the Lac d u Der-Chantecoq offers 4800 hectares for all types of fishing, but also for hunting predatory fish.

Its healthy environment gives its water such a quality that the aquatic populations shine , no necrotic fish with dull colors, even the small fry are adorned with a rainbow of pearly and vivid colors: wonders.

Their appearance and size demonstrate remarkable growth in this extraordinary environment.

The beautiful carp found there add a sporting character to the pleasure of fishing in the Der.

The average carp weight is around 15 kilos.
The herd is mainly made up of mirror carp.
The records, a 32.8 kg mirror carp and a common nicknamed Moby Dick of 38 kg.

Facilities

  • Bait Available
  • Tackle Hire
  • Expert Guide
  • Bait Boats
  • Rowing Boats
  • Lockbox
  • Disabled Access
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  • Toilets
  • Food
  • Showers
  • Hot Water
  • BBQ
  • Car Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
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Specifications

Use:

Type:

Size:

Swims

Max Anglers:

Stock:

Carp Weight:

Difficulty:

Night Fishing:

Fishing

Public Lake

4800 hectares

35

70

High

80lb +

5/5

Yes

Rules

Regulations of the Marne Fishing Federation and AAPPMA "Gardon de Larzicourt". Fishing on the Lake is subject to the possession, in addition to a fishing authorization for the Lake, of a fishing license issued by an approved Fishing Association for the Protection of the Aquatic Environment and provided with the or fish stamps corresponding to the fishing method practiced. Any holder of a fishing license is authorized to fish from the shore with a floating line, rod held in hand (live fishing prohibited). Night carp fishing is practiced on well-defined posts designed for a maximum of 2 fishermen. You cannot settle down without having registered and paid your fishing rights at the Maison des Pêcheurs.

  • Description
    Lake Der-Chantecoq
    The Lac du Der-Chantecoq is located between Saint-Dizier and Troyes in the town of Giffaumont-Champaubert, in the department of Marne (51) and at the edge of Haute-Marne (52).
     
    Impounded in 1974, the Lac du Der is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe designed to regulate the waters of the Marne river.
    
    Little by little, it has melted into the bocage of the Marne and the forest of Haut-Marne.
    
    Become a real jewel of nature set in the landscape, the lake of Der-Chantecoq makes us discover large wild spaces.
    
    A paradise for fishermen, the Lac d u Der-Chantecoq offers 4800 hectares for all types of fishing, but also for hunting predatory fish.
    
    Its healthy environment gives its water such a quality that the aquatic populations shine , no necrotic fish with dull colors, even the small fry are adorned with a rainbow of pearly and vivid colors: wonders.
    
    Their appearance and size demonstrate remarkable growth in this extraordinary environment.
    
    The beautiful carp found there add a sporting character to the pleasure of fishing in the Der.
    
    The average carp weight is around 15 kilos.
    The herd is mainly made up of mirror carp.
    The records, a 32.8 kg mirror carp and a common nicknamed Moby Dick of 38 kg.
  • Facilities
    • Bait Available
    • Tackle Hire
    • Expert Guide
    • Bait Boats
    • Rowing Boats
    • Lockbox
    • Disabled Access
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • Toilets
    • Food
    • Showers
    • Hot Water
    • BBQ
    • Car Parking
    • Dogs Allowed
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
    • -
  • Specifications

    Use:

    Type:

    Size:

    Swims

    Max Anglers:

    Stock:

    Carp Weight:

    Difficulty:

    Night Fishing:

    Fishing

    Public Lake

    4800 hectares

    35

    70

    High

    80lb

    5/5

    Yes

  • Rules
    Regulations of the Marne Fishing Federation and AAPPMA "Gardon de Larzicourt".
    
    Fishing on the Lake is subject to the possession, in addition to a fishing authorization for the Lake, of a fishing license issued by an approved Fishing Association for the Protection of the Aquatic Environment and provided with the or fish stamps corresponding to the fishing method practiced. Any holder of a fishing license is authorized to fish from the shore with a floating line, rod held in hand (live fishing prohibited).
    
    Night carp fishing is practiced on well-defined posts designed for a maximum of 2 fishermen.
    
    You cannot settle down without having registered and paid your fishing rights at the Maison des Pêcheurs.
  • Lake Map

    Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.

    Map of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France
  • Lake Video
  • Location

    Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.

    GPS:
    Lat 48.553749084473
    Lon 4.776082515717

  • Contact

    ADDRESS

    Fishermen's House 51290 Giffaumont Champaubert

    PHONE

    03 26 72 63 43

    EMAIL

    pecheauder@wanadoo.fr

    WEBSITE

    Website

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  • Live Weather

Lake Map

Map of Lake Der-Chantecoq, Saint-Dizier France

Lake Video

Location

Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.

GPS: Lat 48.553749084473, Lon 4.776082515717

Contact

Fishermen's House 51290 Giffaumont Champaubert

03 26 72 63 43

pecheauder@wanadoo.fr

Website

Live Weather