Fishing at Étang de Bert

About Fishing at Étang de Bert

This compact 30-hectare natural lake in Auvergne offers a peaceful setting for carp and tench, with night fishing permitted—ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Bank fishing only, so you'll need to work the margins and deeper features, with pike and perch adding variety to your sessions. Located 318 miles from Calais in central France, it's a solid weekend destination. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must confirm current night-fishing permissions with AAPPMA de Bert before your trip.

Fish Species at Étang de Bert

Étang de Bert holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Bert — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Bert. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big is Étang de Bert?+
  Étang de Bert covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
• What fish can I catch at Étang de Bert?+
  The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
• Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Bert?+
  Night fishing at Étang de Bert 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/ Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
• Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bert?+
  Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bert under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. Standard rules apply.
• Are boats allowed at Étang de Bert?+
  Boat use is restricted at Étang de Bert. No specific rules found.
• How far is Étang de Bert from Calais?+
  Étang de Bert is approximately 318 miles from Calais by road. Allow around 5 hours driving from Calais.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Bert?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Bert). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.

Planning a Trip to Étang de Bert

To fish Étang de Bert, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Bert is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Bert is 318 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.

Nearby Fishing Lakes

Other public fishing venues near Étang de Bert on PiscaMaps:

• Hippopotames, Allier
• Plan d'eau des Champins, Allier
• Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux, Allier
• Plan d'eau du Rio de Bessay, Allier
• Plan d'eau du Donjon, Allier
• Étang de Marcheval, Allier
• Étang Petiot, Allier
• Étang de Neuillon, Allier
• Étang Perdriat, Nièvre
• Plan d'eau des Percières, Allier
• Plan d'eau de Champvallier, Allier
• Plan d'eau des Ozières, Allier