Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 312mi from Calais
About Étang de Bauche
Set in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Étang de Bauche is a small natural lake of 12 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Bauche is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de Bauche is 312 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
312 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire
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Étang de Bauche holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Bauche covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Bauche?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Bauche?+
Night fishing at Étang de Bauche is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saône-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bauche?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bauche under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Bauche from Calais?+
Étang de Bauche is approximately 312 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Bauche?+
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 de Saône-et-Loire).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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