Étang de Baye is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 74 hectares (184-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Baye — Specific carp zones available. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 273 miles from Calais, Étang de Baye is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
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Étang de Baye holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Vaux – La Perchette) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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