Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 74 acres (30 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 74 acres (30 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 318mi from Calais
About Étang de Bert
One of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes's natural lakes, Étang de Bert in Allier covers 30 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang de Bert holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de Bert permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Bert. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 318 miles from Calais, Étang de Bert requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
318 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Bert
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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.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Bert?+
Night fishing at Étang de Bert is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Bert..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bert?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bert under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Bert from Calais?+
Étang de Bert is approximately 318 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Bert?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Bert).
Fishing in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
