Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 82 acres (33 ha)
Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 82 acres (33 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 290mi from Calais
About Étang Bouquin
Étang Bouquin is a small natural lake in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 33 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang Bouquin — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Nièvre.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang Bouquin lies 290 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Nièvre
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
82 acres (33 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
290 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Nièvre
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Nièvre and across all of France.
Étang Bouquin covers 82 acres (33 ha) in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Bouquin?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Bouquin?+
Night fishing at Étang Bouquin is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Nièvre..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Bouquin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang Bouquin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang Bouquin from Calais?+
Étang Bouquin is approximately 290 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Bouquin?+
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 la Nièvre).
Fishing in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Nièvre 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.
