Boire de l'Épinay, Maine-et-Loire
This intimate 4.9-hectare river venue in the Pays de la Loire offers a peaceful alternative to busy commercials, with pike and tench fishing in a Federal Night Zone if you fancy evening sessions. Located 274 miles south of Calais, it's ideal for combining with other Loire Valley waters, and electric boats are permitted for exploring quieter swims. You'll need a Maine-et-Loire AAPPMA day ticket (available locally or via FDAAPPMA 49) to fish legally.
Night fishing at Boire de l'Épinay is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Maine-et-Loire requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Parcours listed in the annual arrêté — check the interactive map at fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/ Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing. Immediate release. Source: fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Boire de l'Épinay under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Maine-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Boire de l'Épinay holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Boire de l'Épinay — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 (FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Boire de l'Épinay, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Boire de l'Épinay is 274 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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