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Étang d'Hardy is a substantial 45-hectare reservoir in the Landes offering excellent mixed coarse fishing with healthy carp, catfish and tench populations—ideal if you want variety beyond traditional carp work. Night fishing is permitted on designated stretches, giving you flexibility for extended sessions on this bank-only venue. Located 522 miles south of Calais, it's a serious road trip, but the peaceful setting and uncrowded conditions reward committed anglers. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket or season permit; check with FDAAPPMA 40 before your visit for current regulations and designated night-fishing zones.
At 522 miles from Calais, Étang d'Hardy 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.
Night fishing at Étang d'Hardy is authorised under Landes regulations. Night carp confirmed. Season: year-round. Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. Immediate release. Source: arrêté DDTM/SPEMA/2025/1461 — peche-landes.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang d'Hardy under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Landes card. Trolling forbidden Sat 18h–Mon 6h. Navigation tax required.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang d'Hardy holds carp, catfish, 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'Hardy — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale. 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 40 / AAPPMA locale) 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'Hardy, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang d'Hardy — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Landes is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Landes or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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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