Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 158 acres (64 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 158 acres (64 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 319mi from Calais
About Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans
Set in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans is a medium-sized natural lake of 64 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans is allowed: Boats and float tubes permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Chalon.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans is 319 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
158 acres (64 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
319 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Chalon-sur-Saône
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Fish Species at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans
Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans covers 158 acres (64 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans?+
Night fishing at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans is permitted. Boats and float tubes permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Chalon..
Are bivvies allowed at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans from Calais?+
Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans is approximately 319 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Darses de Saint-Marcel et d'Épervans?+
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 de Chalon-sur-Saône).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saône-et-Loire 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.
