Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 106 acres (43 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 106 acres (43 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 317mi from Calais
About Étang de Berthaud
Set in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Étang de Berthaud is a small natural lake of 43 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Berthaud is allowed: Night carp permitted. Boats and float tubes permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Montceau.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 317 miles from Calais, Étang de Berthaud requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
106 acres (43 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
317 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Montceau-les-Mines
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Étang de Berthaud holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Berthaud covers 106 acres (43 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Berthaud?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Berthaud?+
Night fishing at Étang de Berthaud is permitted. Night carp permitted. Boats and float tubes permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Montceau..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Berthaud?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Berthaud under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Berthaud from Calais?+
Étang de Berthaud is approximately 317 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Berthaud?+
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 Montceau-les-Mines).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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