Étang de Baye is a substantial 74-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering excellent mixed coarse fishing, with dedicated night carp zones that make it a serious option for UK anglers seeking extended sessions. Electric boats are permitted, giving you flexibility to explore the water and locate productive areas across this well-stocked venue. You'll need to purchase a day ticket through the managing AAPPMA (Vaux – La Perchette) and carry your French fishing licence.
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.
Night fishing at Étang de Baye is not permitted. Étang de Baye (74ha, Nièvre) — night carp explicitly FORBIDDEN per Fédération de Pêche de la Nièvre 2025 guide: "Carpe de nuit interdite sur l'Etang de Baye" (same guide as Chaumeçon). Electric motors only. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden. Electric motors only. Thermal motors forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Étang de Baye.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre departmental card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA Vaux – La Perchette. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Baye holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 de Baye — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Vaux – La Perchette. 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 Vaux – La Perchette) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Baye, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Vaux – La Perchette is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Baye is 273 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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