Ardennes · Grand Est · France · 297 acres (120 ha)
Ardennes, Grand Est 297 acres (120 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 158mi from Calais
About Étang de Bairon
Étang de Bairon is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Ardennes department of Grand Est, covering 120 hectares (296-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Bairon — Night carp fishing permitted 1 Feb–30 Sep. Electric motors only, boats allowed.. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Boats, kayaks and float tubes permitted.. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Bairon lies 158 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Ardennes
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
297 acres (120 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
158 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Le Chesne
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Étang de Bairon holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Bairon covers 297 acres (120 ha) in Ardennes, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Bairon?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Bairon?+
Night fishing at Étang de Bairon is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted 1 Feb–30 Sep. Electric motors only, boats allowed..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bairon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bairon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Bairon from Calais?+
Étang de Bairon is approximately 158 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Bairon?+
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 Le Chesne).
Fishing in Ardennes, Grand Est
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