Étang Chabaud-Latour is a substantial 105-hectare reservoir in Nord offering excellent mixed fishing with carp, pike, perch, zander, tench and bream — ideal for UK anglers wanting variety alongside their carp sessions. Located just 84 miles from Calais, it's an accessible day-trip destination with plenty of bank space across its 60-hectare core fishing area, though note that night fishing isn't permitted and bait boats are banned. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from the Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59) to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang Chabaud-Latour is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Nord requires specific prefectoral authorisation. The department's night carp plans d'eau are confirmed annually by arrêté. Check peche59.com for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche59.com + arrêté annuel
Boat fishing: Boat rules at Étang Chabaud-Latour are unconfirmed — verify with the local AAPPMA. No specific rules found. Verify locally.
Required permits & cards: Nord departmental fishing card. Standard reciprocity accepted.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Chabaud-Latour holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Chabaud-Latour — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59). 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 (Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang Chabaud-Latour, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Chabaud-Latour is 84 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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