The 95-acre reservoir of Étang Berthaud sits within the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Étang Berthaud holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang Berthaud permits night fishing — Authorised night carp zone — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Étang Berthaud is 316 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.
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Étang Berthaud holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Montceau-les-Mines – Étang Berthaud) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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