Étang d'Arjuzanx is a sprawling 161-hectare natural lake in the Landes offering excellent carp prospects alongside pike, bream and tench in a peaceful, less-crowded setting. Night fishing for carp is permitted, and boat access opens up productive deeper zones—ideal if you're planning an exploratory trip beyond the northern circuit. Located 496 miles south of Calais, it's best suited to anglers combining multiple venues or basing themselves in south-west France; check current regulations and secure your AAPPMA des Landes permit before arrival.
Étang d'Arjuzanx is 496 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang d'Arjuzanx is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. The Landes 2026 night carp arrêté covers: Cazaux-Sanguinet, Aureilhan, Léon, Soustons, Étang Hardy, Étang Blanc, Étang Turc, Étang Garros, and specific Adour/Gave river sections. This lake is not among them. Source: peche-landes.com Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang d'Arjuzanx under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Landes departmental card. Municipal navigation tax for boats.
Managed by AAPPMA des Landes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang d'Arjuzanx holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 d'Arjuzanx — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Landes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang d'Arjuzanx, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Landes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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