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Étang de Bazergues is a compact 12.6-hectare reservoir in central France (327 miles south of Calais) offering straightforward bank fishing for carp, pike, perch and tench in a quiet rural setting near Ebreuil. Day fishing only applies here, so plan your session accordingly and pack in everything you'll need. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA card from Montluçon to fish — pick one up locally or arrange in advance.
Étang de Bazergues is 327 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang de Bazergues is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Allier night carp is only authorised on specific designated venues per annual arrêté préfectoral. Many Allier venues require advance reservation. Check the current list at federation-peche-allier.fr/les-parcours-peche-de-carpe-de-nuit/ before fishing at night. Source: federation-peche-allier.fr/les-parcours-peche-de-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Bazergues. The lake description consistently states bank fishing only ('du bord aux leurres ou au posé'). No boat launch, no barque authorisation, and no motor rules are mentioned in any source. Being a steep-banked industrial reservoir ('dénivellation très prononcée pour l'accès aux berges') with no boat infrastructure, all watercraft including float-tubes are presumed prohibited. No boat permit or additional cost found. Verify with AAPPMA de Commentry.
Required permits & cards: No extra permit beyond a valid carte de pêche départementale (AAPPMA de Commentry) is mentioned. The water is open to holders of any valid Allier departmental card or interfédérale card. Indicative 2024/2025 card prices noted: Carte Personne Majeure ~78 €, Interfédérale EGHO ~100 €, Hebdomadaire ~33 €, Journalière ~12 €, Découverte Femme ~35 €, Mineur ~21 €. No carp-night-fishing surcharge or bivouac permit mentioned.
Managed by AAPPMA de Montluçon. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Bazergues holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Bazergues — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Montluçon. 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 de Montluçon) 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 de Bazergues, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Montluçon is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Bazergues is 327 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Allier is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Allier or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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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