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Étang d'Époisses is a compact 25-hectare Burgundy reservoir offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish and pike in a peaceful rural setting—ideal for a focused bank-fishing trip without the crowds of larger venues. Day fishing only applies here (no night sessions permitted under local AAPPMA rules), so plan accordingly; the lake sits about 260 miles south of Calais. You'll need a French fishing licence and permit from AAPPMA Tonnerre/Noyers to fish legally.
At 259 miles from Calais, Étang d'Époisses is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Étang d'Époisses is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Yonne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche89.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche89.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang d'Époisses under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Tonnerre / Noyers – secteur Yonne nord. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang d'Époisses holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 d'Époisses — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Tonnerre / Noyers – secteur Yonne nord. 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 (AAPPMA Tonnerre / Noyers – secteur Yonne nord) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang d'Époisses, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Tonnerre / Noyers – secteur Yonne nord is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang d'Époisses is 259 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Yonne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Yonne or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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