Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 35 acres (14 ha)
Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 35 acres (14 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 207mi from Calais
About Base de Loisirs
Base de Loisirs is a small public reservoir in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 14 hectares (35-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Base de Loisirs — 2 designated ponds for night carp. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 207 miles from Calais, Base de Loisirs is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Yonne
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
35 acres (14 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
207 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – L'Amicale des Pêcheurs
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – L'Amicale des Pêcheurs) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Base de Loisirs?+
Base de Loisirs covers 35 acres (14 ha) in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Base de Loisirs?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Base de Loisirs?+
Night fishing at Base de Loisirs is permitted. 2 designated ponds for night carp.
Are bivvies allowed at Base de Loisirs?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Base de Loisirs under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Base de Loisirs from Calais?+
Base de Loisirs is approximately 207 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Base de Loisirs?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – L'Amicale des Pêcheurs).
Fishing in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Yonne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
