Étang de Bellebouche is a substantial 70-hectare reservoir in Indre offering solid carp and catfish fishing from the bank, with healthy populations of pike, zander and tench adding variety to your sessions. Set in a peaceful leisure and camping complex 289 miles from Calais, it's day-fishing only, making it ideal for a relaxed week combining fishing with family time. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang de Bellebouche is authorised under Indre regulations. Night carp authorised at Étang de Bellebouche (70ha) under Indre night carp AP. Located in the Parc Naturel Régional de la Brenne — one of the major Brenne étangs. Camping site adjacent. Verify specific rules at peche36.fr.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de Bellebouche. Large Brenne étang — boats permitted. Verify motor restrictions.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Bellebouche under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Camping du Bellebouche adjacent. Standard bivouac rules apply.
Required permits & cards: Indre departmental card. See peche36.fr for specific AP.
Managed by AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Bellebouche 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 Bellebouche — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois. 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 Neuillay-les-Bois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Bellebouche, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Bellebouche is 289 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Bellebouche — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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