Étang d'Entressen is a sprawling 110-hectare Provençal reservoir offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike, zander and tench in a stunning southern French setting—530 miles from Calais, it's ideal for combining a fishing break with Mediterranean warmth. Night fishing is available weekends only with advance reservation, and the venue permits electric boats and float-tubes, giving you flexibility for exploring the larger water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône 13 to book).
Night fishing at Étang d'Entressen is authorised under Bouches-du-Rhône regulations. Night carp confirmed — Étang d'Entressen, Istres. Season: weekends only (Friday evening to Monday morning), year-round. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang d'Entressen.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Étang d'Entressen.
Required permits & cards: Not a standard public freshwater fishing venue.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang d'Entressen holds carp, 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 d'Entressen — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. 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 (FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang d'Entressen, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang d'Entressen — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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