Étang Blanc is a sprawling 190-hectare reservoir in south-west France offering excellent mixed fishing with healthy carp, catfish and pike populations across its extensive water. Night fishing is permitted (AAPPMA-designated), and electric-motor boats are available, giving you flexibility for both bank and mobile approaches on this well-managed venue. Located 523 miles from Calais in the Landes, it's perfect for combining carp with specimen catfish or pike—check your AAPPMA licence requirements before you go.
Night fishing at Étang Blanc is authorised under Landes regulations. Night carp confirmed. Season: year-round. Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. Immediate release. Source: arrêté DDTM/SPEMA/2025/1461 — peche-landes.com
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang Blanc. Nature reserve — no public recreational access.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Étang Blanc.
Required permits & cards: Not a standard public fishing venue — ornithological nature reserve.
Managed by AAPPMA locale / FDAAPPMA 40. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Blanc holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang Blanc — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale / FDAAPPMA 40. 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 (AAPPMA locale / FDAAPPMA 40) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang Blanc, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale / FDAAPPMA 40 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang Blanc — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale / FDAAPPMA 40 before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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