Landes · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 35 acres (14 ha)
Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 35 acres (14 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 515mi from Calais
About Étang Christus
Set in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Étang Christus is a small natural lake of 14 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang Christus is allowed: Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 515 miles from Calais, Étang Christus requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Landes
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
35 acres (14 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
515 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Landes
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Étang Christus holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang Christus covers 35 acres (14 ha) in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Christus?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Christus?+
Night fishing at Étang Christus is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Christus?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang Christus under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang Christus from Calais?+
Étang Christus is approximately 515 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Christus?+
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 des Landes).
Fishing in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Landes is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
